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Chamfering/rounding edges

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rleete:
Other than the fairly expensive chamfering or edge rounding mills (more than double what I paid for my whole set of 6 regular mills), is there an alternative?  Granted, with the amount of use they'd get, they would probably last me nearly forever.  But hobby funds are tight, and I need a less expensive way.

Relatively long straight edges I can do on the mill with the proper setup.  Heck, if I want to spend the time, I can use a file.  How about on a radius?  Can I cut a piece of drill rod and harden it to produce a decent edge?  If so, can anyone post some pictures or C-o-C sketches for me?

Brass_Machine:
This may be wrong, but this what I do when I need a chamfered edge... I can't afford an expensive tool either.



I use a center drill... carefully. I got mine for cheap!

Hope it helps

Eric

Brass_Machine:
Also for aluminum... Read THIS POST by Bogs...

Eric

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