On Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:36:32 GMT, T i m wrote:

Now, I wonder if the cutter can be removed from the cranked handle
because I'm not sure the fairly flexible 'body mount' post would take
much sideways load (the cranked handle bit)?

Probably not "taken off so you can put it back on", but cut off, yes.

I have a similar tool, (not Noga) but just with the bent blades for deburring
straight edges and holes; don't know if others besides Noga make the "external
countersink".

If you're ordering anyway, get one and a few different blades. The tool is great
for deburring metal or plastic (thin, too!), cutting off flash, or enlarging a
hole. A treat on the inside of copper, plastic, or steel pipe, too.
From my experience with the tool (using the blades, not the exterior
countersink), I think you can easily be gentle enough to taper a thin soft post.

Thomas Prufer