BORING BAR HOLDERS
WITH IMPROVED CLAMPING
Why use Craftsman Tools' Boring Bar Holders?
The machining performance during a boring operation is significantly influenced by how the boring bar is held.
Developed in conjunction with major cutting tool and machine tool manufacturers, Craftsman Tools has developed a boring bar holder to improve machining performance.
The Craftsman Tools boring bar holder clamps the full circumference of the boring bar, rather than gripping on flats. This allows a better surface finish than standard boring bar holders, and enables machining at higher feed and speed rates.


Benefits offered by Craftsman Boring Bar Holders include:
- 2.5x bar diameter clamping length and full radial clamping
- Excellent vibration absorption properties
- Backstop can be added to upgrade holder and provide through-coolant capabilities
- Increased tool rigidity and improved cutting performance when boring
- Ideal for high force/load applications
- Coated bore and the inclusion of jacking screws make it easier to interchange boring bars
- Reduction sleeves allow the holder to grip round tools and bars with smaller diameters
ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS
We pride ourselves on our technical expertise, and our experienced team is available to help you find the best solutions for your requirements.
We have on-house design facilities and we commit ourselves to understand your needs, offer you a suitable solution and respect short lead times.
REDUCTION SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
The same holder can clamp a range of boring bars by using reduction sleeves.
Features include:
- Combined captive spacer maintaining 4 x diameter clamp length
- Easy withdrawal of both sleeve and spacer
- Aligned in the holder for ease of setting
A full range of standard Reduction Sleeve are available on the accessories page