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Hi All, Hope I have the right forum...
I have both hands tied behind my back and need help. I purchased a mill and committed on the Precision Mathews of The Hobby-Machinist to document a novel way of implementing an auto Z-Axis feed which would include Plunge Milling (dependent on material hardness). Though I don't own a PM mill, I have a Weiss VML25-D - a kissing cousin with only slight differences so the project is relevant to both mills. My problems are:
So, I ask for the 1.75" center hole in .5" aluminum:
Thanks for the ideas!
John
I have both hands tied behind my back and need help. I purchased a mill and committed on the Precision Mathews of The Hobby-Machinist to document a novel way of implementing an auto Z-Axis feed which would include Plunge Milling (dependent on material hardness). Though I don't own a PM mill, I have a Weiss VML25-D - a kissing cousin with only slight differences so the project is relevant to both mills. My problems are:
- The mill is a tabletop, 1 HP variable speed, so any hard/thick material is a challenge
- It is the only machine shop tool I own (wish I had a lathe)
- The hole diameter to material thickness ratio is heavy-duty
- I am a Newb - think one project (successfully completed)
So, I ask for the 1.75" center hole in .5" aluminum:
- Hole saw?
- Spade bit?
- Rotary table and end mill?
- Rotary table and end mill?
- I can think of no other option
Thanks for the ideas!
John