Milling machine basics

Milling machine basics

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10 June 2020 at 02:14 #478798
Jeremy Smith 2
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I just finished rebuilding a mill, which I was able to get at a really good price.

Can anyone recommend a beginner’s book for learning the basics?
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10 June 2020 at 02:14 #27438
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10 June 2020 at 02:51 #478801
Paul Lousick
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Milling – A complete Course by Harold Hall is a good start.

Paul

Edited By Paul Lousick on 10/06/2020 02:51:50
10 June 2020 at 09:47 #478851
Dave Halford
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I assume you do not have an import as it's a rebuild so this search link will explain some basics.

Jason has done a beginners guide for vertical imports in the magazine you can subscribe to view.
10 June 2020 at 13:58 #478906
Paul Lousick
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There are many useful posts on Youtube about using a mill.Paul.
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