Rotary cutting tool with support structure

A rotary cutting tool, comprising:

• a support structure comprising:
• a central hub located at an axially rearward end of the rotary cutting tool;
• and
• a plurality of support members extending in different axial and radial directions in three-dimensional space with respect to a central, rotational axis of the rotary cutting tool;
• and
• a pocket region supported by one of the plurality of support members;
• wherein the plurality of support members comprises a plurality of primary support members, wherein at least one primary support member extends from the central hub to the pocket region;
• wherein the plurality of support members further comprises a plurality of secondary support members, wherein at least one secondary support member extends from one of the plurality of primary support members directly to the pocket region;
• and
• an adapter connected to the central hub for connecting the support structure to a rear machine connection member,
• wherein the central hub extends in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the central, rotational axis of the rotary cutting tool.