Used End Mills

[mf294-4]

I was at a flea market and a person had end mills for $5 apiece. Most were 3/4 and larger. Most needed sharpening some larger ones were new. I would have to get larger colletts. Can I get them sharpened and would it be worth it?

 

[chips&more]

I see at the FM from HSS, cobalt to carbide, up to maybe ¾” in useable to new and USA, from 1$ to about 5$ each. Not every visit mind you, but it does happen. Hang in there, it will be your turn soon…Dave.

 

[Inflight]

If you were closer, I'd be willing to sharpen the ends for sizes between 3/8" and 1" for a very friendly price. HSS and Cobalt only, no carbide (too messy).

Matt

 

[Karl_T]

Its cheaper and quicker to buy quality cutters on eBay than it is to have them sharpened.

I do my own, but its a hobby. HSS is easy to sharpen with a T&C grinder.

 

[T Bredehoft]

I've been able to buy new (or slightly used) bunches, (10 to 30) for under $2:00 ea, but these were under 3/8 OD.

 

[mcostello]

Usually give a buck a piece for 1/2" and under. If more usually walk away.

 

[projectnut]

Sharpening end mills of those sizes aren't cheap. Prices vary depending on size, number 0f flutes, condition, and whether or not they're center cutting. Most companies charge $15.00 and up for the 3/4" and larger sizes. You can call this company to get a price sheet. They do excellent work.

http://thompsongrind.com/

As previously mentioned in most cases it'll be cheaper to buy ones that don't need sharpening.

 

[Ebel440]

That's pretty expensive for used ones that need to be sharpened or maybe I'm just cheap. But I usually pay 1$ or 2 for useable ones. Iv even gotten indexable carbide mills for less then 5$ but that's pretty rare.

 

[seasicksteve]

I dont think its worth it for you to pay 5 bucks for a dull hs endmill. Make some inquiries at local scrap yards sometimes they get some good tooling that gets scrapped. I was buying carbide endmills for 2.50 a pound over the market price some were brand new in the tubes.