Damped Tool holder

A Damped Tool holder is a longitudinally extending cylindrical tool provided with a forward outer cutting or operating end and a rearward inner end which is to be held within a tool holder; a coaxial tool holder receiving the inner end of the tool; a rigid mechanical support connection between the tool and the tool holder at a first region thereof. A damped tool holder against vibrations having a wide range of frequencies comprises a tool support member provided with tool mounting means.