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  1. K

    Small Facemill

    Yes, if the collar slips it reduces DoC rather than increasing it so maybe not a huge problem. At least not until the next tool makes a somewhat deeper than expected finishing cut! I like the Tormach ones (https://tormach.com/tts-collar-32432.html) that are a light press fit. On the other hand...
  2. K

    Small Facemill

    Have you found a source of the press on collars other than Tormach or did you make your own? I've been using modified (deeper recess to accommodate the R8 collet) shaft collars (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09PYZ4QV8) which work OK.
  3. K

    Small Facemill

    I have a larger (40mm) facemill that uses APKT1604 inserts and it would great to use the same ones everywhere. Unfortunately, I don't think that it is possible to make a 3/4-inch facemill using the larger inserts. BTW, thanks for the detailed insert size/DoC/chipload info!
  4. K

    Small Facemill

    Mine don't have an abrupt step but instead a smooth taper from end to end and from edge to edge. I suspect that either shape will fit my pocket.
  5. K

    Small Facemill

    Some closer closeups of the pocket and an insert:
  6. K

    Small Facemill

    There are indeed pockets to accommodate the top corner of the insert. However, I'm having trouble understanding your meaning of two types of APKT11t3 inserts. Could you possibly provide a web link or a sketch of the differences? I can take a closer closeup of the Accusize tool if that will help.
  7. K

    Small Facemill

    The description claims to use APKT11t3 inserts and that size is very common on eBay and Amazon so supplies shouldn't be a problem. Fortunately I don't have anything using APKT1003 inserts.
  8. K

    G-Code examples

    For an example of some of the non-standard GCode features in LinuxCNC see the program below. It uses named variables, system variables, debug output, arithmetic, while loops, math functions and other goodies. The project was to use my CNC to broach the ribs for clone Multifix tool holders. You...
  9. K

    Small Facemill

    The facemill was delivered by Amazon this afternoon (15 hours after the order was placed). It came well packaged and with an "INSPESTION REPORT" [sic]. Contrary to some Amazon reviews, the insert pockets and general finish look great. I hope to get some shop time to test things soon.
  10. K

    G-Code examples

    One point that is often ignored is that there are many flavours of GCode. Yes, there is a standard (RS-274) but every vendor has enhanced the basics with additional features including more commands, named variables, parameters to subroutines, trig functions and and and.
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