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Measuring acceptable deflection on a mill.

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rleete:
That's funny, Bogs!

I have a Seig micro mill.  One step above a hammer and chisel.  If I get repeatable accuracy within .002, I consider myself lucky.  Leaning on the workbench the mill is mounted to probably changes the deflection.  I take very light cuts, and hand finish the surfaces.

It was cheap (as am I), it does what I want most of the time, and I'm not pushing any boundaries. 

trevoratxtal:
Many thanks folks for your observations.
I gather it is something to live with and be great full.  :beer:
Had I not had MadModers to turn to I would have had sleepless nights. :(
Again many thanks. :bow:
Trev
Ps I will stop putting my pint/can'y/Jar/Tube, on the machines!

Stilldrillin:
Apprentice shop. A long time ago. Leaning on the table, watching the cutter. In me own little world......  ::)

Instructor walloped me head. "Gerrofff!!".......  :bugeye:

Then he pointed out the changes in finish, coinciding with the actions....  :scratch:

"Let the machine do it's job, and don't interfere while it's doing it".  :D

David D

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