I need to buy some 3/4" and 1" end mills. The prices are all over the place. Who do you recommend these days. Also, what is a good way to sharpen end mills? ...
I have a question, I have always assumed that 2 flute endmills were for brass, aluiminum and other soft metals. That 4 flute endmilss were for steel and all...
I am thinking of ordering some endmills from CDCO and I was wondering has anyone had experience (good or bad) with this company? Also I am in Canada has anyone...
Hi, I would be interested if anybody in this group lives close to Charlotte North Carolina and would be interested in getting together do some work together...
I want to accurately cut 3/4" aluminum plate, the finished sizes will be 12" x 12", 12" x 14". What would be the best way to do this? Thank you! Fred...
I am new to milling. I just got my G0519 set up and cleaned up, etc. I also purchased an el-cheapo Grizz machine vise. I won't comment on its quality at this...
My thanks to Ross (rfjb2001) for posting the file with speeds and feeds for lathes and mills. 8o) The charts are just what I need and was looking for as a...
Greetings all, I'm looking at various mill/drills trying to decide which would be best for me. Frankly after several days I haven't made much progress. And I...
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Need to cut a 1/8 x 1/8 x 1 long slot across the end of a 1" dia. mild steel cylinder. Bought a 4 flute, M42 (cobalt), 1/8" end mill. Would like some...
Hi, I hadnt been over here in a while, usually on cnczone as davo727. Anyway saw some posts here refering to y travel only being 7 to 9 inches on some of the...
I received the 2008 catalog today. Here are the specs on that new RF-45 clone mill, Grizzly model number G0484. FEATURES: All steel gear drive Dovetail column ...
I am building a spray mist cooland system for the mill and the only souce of coolant I can find is supplied from the USA, $19.95 for a gal and $130 shipping to...
I finally decided to buff some of the gibbs on my mill and lathe using a leather coated disk and buffing compound to get to a mirror finish. Did a great job...
FYI I measured the weight of the 33686 mill using a bathroom scale. HF 33686 Mill weigths in Pounds Motor 37 Column 98 Head less motor 147 Table & base 219 ...
Greetings all. Just a quick note in case any of you are contemplating the G1076 clamping kit for mills such as the G0519. When I ordered it, I asked the CSR...
I am making a fixture and need to mark a dial with marks every 5 degrees. How or what is a good way to "scratch" the degree marks in the dial piece? ... Never...
Grizzly has a new version of the RF-45 (G0484) in the 2008 catalog. Includes a substantial cast-iron stand, Y and Z axis powerfeeds, 1.5 HP (vs 1 Hp) motor for...
Hi to all, I have been lurking for a couple of months, as I am about to make a purchase of a mill to compliment my lathe. All the info on this site has been...
Hello Bench mill/drill crew! Here's a preview of the article "Knurling Made Simple" posted on the new 'Articles' section of the site. If you wish to view it...
Anyone have a easy way to remove ER collets from the holder when you want to change the endmill? I think the old fellow I bought the mill from use to use a...
Hi group. Here is what I need, with an explanation of what I did. I am in the process of installing a VFD. No real problem, except that I do not desire to use...
Hi All, I have a HF 33686 mill/drill mill. The only R8 collet I had is the type that is like the 5C where you insert different collets to the same R8 shank....
I have enjoyed lurking on this Mill Drill group for several years and just recently joined. Throughout the many months, I have picked up many good ideas and...
Hi all. I finally received my new G0519 mill yesterday. Man, that thing is a big hunk of metal. I got it somewhat cleaned up last evening & hooked up the...
I was wondering if solid carbide endmills are worth the extra expense? I am not machining anything exotic mostly mild steel and aluminum. On occasion I might...
I have a RF25, very similar as far as I can tell to the RF30 and RF31 machines, but with slightly reduced column and table dimensions. Having recently started...
