Still Confused with Conventional and Climb Milling

[DavidR8]

Think of it this way: when climb milling the flutes of the end mill are trying to climb on top of the uncut material, essentially creating a situation where the end mill is pulling the stock.

 

[epanzella]

Think of it this way: when climb milling the flutes of the end mill are trying to climb on top of the uncut material.

I was just gonna say that Dave. Touche

 

[PFC Lug Nut]

Yes, that makes perfect sense. And this is ?

 

[higgite]

You're way overthinking it. Think back to when someone taught you your left hand from your right hand. If you don't understand why, just take it at face value as the norm. It is what it is.

Tom

 

[DavidR8]

Yes, that makes perfect sense. And this is ?

That diagram is correct.

 

[PFC Lug Nut]

These are both right, the direction the table is moving? I understand it, I was just pointing out what adds to confusion. Thanks Guys.

 

[DavidR8]

These are both right, the direction the table is moving? I understand it, I was just pointing out what adds to confusion. Thanks Guys.

Yes those are both correct.

 

[PFC Lug Nut]

I guess I am confused !

 

[WobblyHand]

I guess I am confused !

Think the reason that it is confusing is there's another two pictures which are not shown. This makes it tough for beginners to fathom. There really are four pictures, but only two are displayed I was confused for months, until I realized this Now it makes sense to me.

 

[Firstram]

The easiest way to teach the difference is with a hand held router. With a 1/2" round over bit installed, run it left to right then run it right to left. It will all make sense!!