An orthopaedic reamer connector includes a base shaped to allow for connection of an orthopaedic reamer having a connection surface and being configured to rotatably connect to a rotary actuator two pairs of holders associated with the connection surface that each have a first holder and a second holder that forms an acute angle relative to said first holder. The first holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees and the second holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees. A pair of stops are associated with each of the two pairs of holders. Each pair of stops has a first stop associated with the first holder and a second stop associated with the second holder.
