Must Have Mill Machine Accessories For A Beginner?

[wachuko]

Gunrunner you need to order a set of these for the Z axis hand crank. Bill did you just spit coffee on your monitor? :rofl:

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[wachuko]

Okay... order placed:

418-4510 3X2-1/2X2 WEB END ANGLE PLATE 2
418-4720 4-1/2X3-1/2X3 OPEN END ANGLE PLATE 2
505-4543 1 X 1/2 X 1-3/4 U.S.A. KANT-TWIST CLAMP 2
505-4544 2X1 1/8X1 1/4 U.S.A. KANT-TWIST CLAMP 2
505-4546 3X1 1/4X1 3/4 U.S.A. KANT-TWIST CLAMP 2
505-4547 4 1/2X2 1/4X3 U.S.A. KANT-TWIST CLAMP 2
891-5797 4.0" OAL GRIP HANDLES 2
MN328-1923 1/2" SHANK SPRING CENTER
307-0205 FINE LINE WHT DYKEM MARKING PENS 1
307-0207 FINE LINE ORG DYKEM MARKING PENS 1
619-2912 BROAD WHITE DYKEM BRIT TIP PNT MARKER 1
619-2913 BROAD ORANGE DYKEM BRIT TIP PNT MARKER 1

 

[samthedog]

You may already have this but I didn't see it...

Get yourself a couple of decent drill chucks. A keyless chuck for drilling, and a keyed chuck like a Jacobs for tapping. Don't skimp on these because drilling is an operation you will do all the time, maybe even moreso than milling. I would also recommend getting some of these type of clamps:

https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/3122877

(no affiliation to the company, just used their picture). I use these a great deal for drilling operations or temporary workholding on the mill until I can get things securely clamped. They are my go-to clamp.

Paul.

 

[wachuko]

You may already have this but I didn't see it...

Get yourself a couple of decent drill chucks. A keyless chuck for drilling, and a keyed chuck like a Jacobs for tapping. Don't skimp on these because drilling is an operation you will do all the time, maybe even moreso than milling. I would also recommend getting some of these type of clamps:

https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/3122877

(no affiliation to the company, just used their picture). I use these a great deal for drilling operations or temporary workholding on the mill until I can get things securely clamped. They are my go-to clamp.

Paul.

The machine came with a chuck (Drill chuck 3–16mm with B16 taper/Drill chuck arbor B16 x R8). But I do want to get a keyless chuck. Accepting brand recommendations... might as well get a good one (but one that will not break the bank please! )

 

[Bill C.]

There is thread on Enco having a 20% discount today and got me thinking... I just bought my G0704... What else should I get to start??

What are the must have accessories for a beginner?

I am thinking:
Edge finder
End mill set
Combined double end drill/countersink bits

I have ordered so far:
4" Lock Down Precision Milling CNC Machine Vise No Base
.030" Dial Test Indicator High Precision 0.0005" Graduation 0-15-0 White Face
1/8" HIGH PRECISION MACHINIST PARALLEL SET .0002 STEEL 10 PAIR THIN PARALLELS
11 PC R8 Collet Set 1/8" to 3/4" Fractional High Precision
58 PC PRO-SERIES 1/2" T-SLOT CLAMPING KIT MILL MACHINIST SET 3/8-16
2 MATCHED PAIRS ULTRA PRECISION 1-2-3 BLOCKS 23 HOLES .0001" MACHINIST 123
Niagara Cutter N39260 High Speed Steel (HSS) Square Nose End Mill, Inch, Weldon Shank, TiN Finish, Roughing and Finishing Cut, 30 Degree Helix, 4 Flutes, 3.125" Overall Length, 0.813" Cutting Diameter, 0.750" Shank Diameter
Drill America DWCF Series High-Speed Steel End Mill, Polished Finish, 4 Flute, Square End, 1-1/2" Cutting Length, 3/8" Cutting Diameter, 3-1/4" Length, 3/8" Shank
Steelex M1096 Fly Cutter Set with Tool Bits

Consider a simple part stop. There photos and plans on the web. You be surprised even one part the temptation to remove it for inspection or deburring. God luck

 

[T Bredehoft]

Drill chucks. the one that came with my PM25 is about 3/4 shorter than the same size keyless chuck I had purchased, less cranking up to change.... I don't use the Keyless any more. If I had another couple of keyed chucks, I could change between ctr drill, drill and tap more easily I guess changing tools with the chuck key or the drawbar may be a wash, same time/amount of work.

 

[sanddan]

I bought a set of ER32 collets and chuck to minimize having to raise and lower the head for tool changes. The chuck has a R8 shank which installs as usual then different size collets install in the chuck. It makes changing from a 3/8 to 1/2 endmill much faster and requires less room as the ER32 collet is much shorter than an r8 collet. I think they also hold better, at least with my r8 collets. Cuts down on how often you will have to mess with the drawbar.

 

[wachuko]

Consider a simple part stop. There photos and plans on the web. You be surprised even one part the temptation to remove it for inspection or deburring. God luck

? Let me look that up. Not sure what that is....

 

[wachuko]

I bought a set of ER32 collets and chuck to minimize having to raise and lower the head for tool changes. The chuck has a R8 shank which installs as usual then different size collets install in the chuck. It makes changing from a 3/8 to 1/2 endmill much faster and requires less room as the ER32 collet is much shorter than an r8 collet. I think they also hold better, at least with my r8 collets. Cuts down on how often you will have to mess with the drawbar.

I like those. I already have a set of collets, so I will start with these while I get use to the machine. I will note this down in the wish list for now. Thank you.

 

[wachuko]

Most of the stuff arrived today. I will get some material tomorrow to start practicing before I modify the brake caliper.