Abstract: A mounting structure for rolling cutter assemblies, especially gauge cutters, is disclosed wherein a saddle on a support structure is provided with a first sloping wall, a base portion joining said sloping wall and an abutment region facing the sloping wall. A wedge block is seated on the base portion of the saddle and has a second sloping wall facing and converging with the first sloping wall. The ends of the rolling cutter shaft have side walls that also converge and these side walls abuttingly engage the first and second sloping walls. Means are provided for holding and urging said shaft on to said saddle. The rolling cutter and shaft assembly may be easily removed by removal of the fastener means and wedge block. The disclosed saddle seat arrangement provides for an easy method of replacement of the rolling cutter assembly while the cutter head is still in the bore hole formation.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for a rolling cutter designed to protect the antifriction bearings disposed between a support shaft and a rotatable outer body of the rolling cutter. A sealing arrangement is provided comprising at least two seal means located outward from the antifriction bearing of a rolling cutter and further comprising a cavity means between the two seal means so that flushing coolant, fluid or grease may be injected into the sealing arrangement and, when injected, will carry heat, dirt and other contaminants outward and away from the interior of a rolling cutter thereby preventing damage to the antifriction bearings and the seal means located nearest to the antifriction bearings.