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George Greer:
Hi all,

Well, I finally got the mill onto my bench last evening.......I had to remove the base from the coloume to get it down the stairs. :doh:

Got the mill put together, got to get some bolts for mounting it, and then tram the mill and I HOPE.... that I am off to a fun hobby...

I will post photos when finished setting up the mill and lathe so you can see my hobby room

George  :beer:

Divided he ad:

--- Quote ---I HOPE.... that I am off to a fun hobby...
--- End quote ---

(I think I can say this on behalf of others in the collective :borg: ) .....   so do we George  :dremel: 




I hope you have done a little homework and are happy with the start up and milling procedures?  Remember David's line about climb milling!!  This can cause :bugeye: 

I'd personally rather take 20 shallow cuts than 3 big ones (that make the earth rattle) and a finishing shallow cut*  But that's just me  :thumbup:



Then there is the possibly obvious but never overstated.... Wear safety glasses and definitely NO GLOVES or LONG SLEEVES!   



Have fun and don't be afraid to ask any questions about the machines, cutters and materials  :thumbup:  (There's always someone on here who can help  :nrocks: )







Ralph.





(*slight exaggeration may have been used?!?!) 

cidrontmg:
From Divided he ad:
"I'd personally rather take 20 shallow cuts than 3 big ones (that make the earth rattle) and a finishing shallow cut*  But that's just me"   
 :clap:

Not just you  :wave: I´ll second that opinion. I don´t need to make chips the size of meat hooks. I´m not trying to set any speed/size records. This IS a hobby, to be enjoyed. But your mileage may vary  :)
Be safe, tram the mill, get the digit. readouts, and post many pictures!  :thumbup:

George Greer:
Shallow cuts....Ok, I can go with that, I am not in a superhurry to do anything anymore...no climb milling...

Now, I have been looking around on the net...digital scales and remote readouts, for the X & Y axis....where would be a good place to find one for my mill, and brand name?

Thanks...

Been reading a lot, and I now have my lathe tuned up, and follow tips here and at other board.......geezzze what a difference!! Better finish's and overall a better "feel" to the lathe.

More to come.

George

George Greer:
Ok...

Here goes the first look at my home shop...



George

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