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Joules:
--- Quote from: Karlloss on July 03, 2016, 03:08:04 PM ---Hi Joules, thanks for the reply and the info. I was looking at the MT2 collets as I've read somewhere that these allow more clearance between the work piece and tool as you don't have the collet chuck in the way? As I have no idea, I'm keen to hear your view on this?
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My choice on ER collets is based on the fact one collet can cover upto 1mm size difference, they are handy for both tooling and stock holding. MT2 collets are cheaper but really only good for the spot size they are designed for, they don't compress like an ER collet. DRO is an excellent suggestion but a bit involved in setting up for a newbie. Find a mentor, worth his weight in gold :thumbup:
My guess is head clearance won't be an issue for quite some time till you get some machining experience under your belt. Making swarf is the best way to learn the feeds and speeds for your machine. Consume as many Youtube videos as you can cope with, Abom79, oxtoolco, clickspring and our own doubleboost are well worth subscribing too for inspiration and getting you upto speed. Many other out there.
200mm ??? Spindle to table height for that mill is 390mm.
Karlloss:
Thanks guys for the warm welcome.
The mill I have purchased has a quill DRO, so I guess that is a step in the right direction.
As for the fixture plates, and again I apologise for what may seem stupid questions, do you mean clamping the work to the table? If not does anyone have a picture?
I'm up for having a mentor, I live in Chatteris Cambs, anyone want to come over and show me the basics :-) ??
Cheers Karlloss.
Joules:
Do you include BEER, board and lodgings :beer:
Karlloss:
Beer and food, always, as for lodgings I don't think the wife would be so keen!
Joules:
I can sleep on the sofa, it doesn't have to be that cozy :lol:
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