Squaring raw stock on the milling machine - #tipsblitz19 #tipblitz19

Squaring raw stock on the milling machine

#tipsblitz19 - a collaboration of tips & tricks videos by YT creators being uploaded this weekend (15-9-19)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pZ2rTZTwcY&t=49s

Hi Kevin,

Saw this on Youtube and enjoyed watching the process. Again - that flycutting finish is second to none. I should break mine out more often!

Cheers,
Craig

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Originally Posted by craig9

Hi Kevin,

Saw this on Youtube and enjoyed watching the process. Again - that flycutting finish is second to none. I should break mine out more often!

Cheers,
Craig

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Thanks Craig. With the right feeds, speeds and cutting tool the flycutter can give great results.

Cheers
Kevin
MachineNZ

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Originally Posted by MachineNZ

Thanks Craig. With the right feeds, speeds and cutting tool the flycutter can give great results.

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Yes - I use an HSS bit ground with a bit of positive rake, honed on a stone, and a generous nose radius. From there, I use as fast a rotation speed as I have the guts for, plenty of lube, and as slow a feed rate as I have the patience for :)

It gives great results, to my novice eye almost looks like a ground finish, but I don't use the thing often enough.

Cheers,
Craig