First mill chips

[devils4ever]

Are you converting a round column mill?

No, I have a PM25.

 

[Suzuki4evr]

Get the DRO first, it makes life so much simpler and costs half of what a power feed does. I have been playing with the idea of a home brew power feed made from bits and pieces. With a little planning I think I can make it work.

Second that DRO first idea

 

[DavidR8]

Second that DRO first idea

Coincidentally, it shipped today. Should be here Monday apparently.

 

[Suzuki4evr]

Gr8!!!! Enjoy installing.

 

[Shootymacshootface]

Indeed. Thanks Bob, that’s my plan. I’m hoping that the original shims will put it tram. Fingers crossed!


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I wouldn't expect it to be in tram. What ever it takes to adjust it will be well worth it.
A DRO is a game changer.
Enjoy the new hobby!

 

[mattthemuppet2]

very nice, always a satisfying feeling! You did better than I did - thought my end mill was dull as it was really struggling and raising an enormous burr. Took a while to realise I was running it in reverse Cut a lot better the other way round!

My mill beginner tip - buy 1/4 and 3/8 roughing end mill. You can find name brand ones from Amazon for $8-10 if you're not too picky about specifics.

 

[ACHiPo]

Coincidentally, it shipped today. Should be here Monday apparently.

Ka-ching!

 

[middle.road]

Tram it first Kid, then report back....

 

[DavidR8]

Tram it first Kid, then report back....

Ohh I did that today.
Got it within .002. I think I can do better though


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[middle.road]

Ohh I did that today.
Got it within .002. I think I can do better though


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Most def.