Fly cutter ??

[BK]

OK, the first of many questions.
I got a 70mm (about 2-3/4") flycutter with my mill, the bloke told me it needs sharpening, that's OK, I've got the green stone and a diamond cut off wheel to do that.
It's got 4 tools, but when I placed it on the bench, it rocks sideways the tools aren't set properly.
Q.
Do I fit the cutter in the quill and set the tools to the table surface??   

[cidrontmg]

I´m not quite sure what you mean by "it rocks sideways the tools aren't set properly." There´s a lengthy thread about sharpening fly cutter bits in
http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=850.0
that might help you. What sort of a mill an cutter do you have? Some photos would be helpful.
 

[BK]

Here's the thing I'm talking about, the bloke I got it from called it a flycutter.

[cidrontmg]

Whoa! That´s one big fly cutter. Yes, you fit the cutter in the quill, and set each tool bit to the same level. So that each bit cuts, no idlers allowed... 
You should have an absolutely level (and flat) surface to set them against (on the table), and if you´re finicky, set them so that each bit will swipe away a cigarette paper, but not scratch the surface below. Then they´re within one thou to each other. 
I guess you have a mill to cope with that, it´s certainly not a tool for a mini-mill 
 

[BK]

Heres the thread,
 http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=3804.0


It's not what I'd call a mini,  2 hp motor, so it's got a bit of grunt.

[Bogstandard]

BK,

That is a face mill, not a flycutter, and an old style at that.

That is used for serious metal removal, unlike a flycutter, which is normally used to produce fine finishes.

It will work, but unless you set it up perfectly, it will knock the crap out of your mill.


Bogs

[BK]

Thanks mate, these are the things I need to know.