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    Help re insert type

    Thanks for the replies and insight. Seems as though this is old school milling. I think I going to go with modern mill heads. ( May try sharpening the cutters though! )
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    Help re insert type

    Hi. I've had this face mill for some time and the inserts are worn. What type are they ? only ID is AR. They are 1/2" square bt 2 1/4". Any info would be appriciated. Thanks.
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    Busybee B096 mill drill manual

    Hi there Bill. I really appreciate the post. It's great to have a forum where help is available and advice and knowledge abound! I received these from YYCHobbyMachinist as well. Thanks !:)
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    Busybee B096 mill drill manual

    Yup. Just found a post on Youtube from a chap restoring a 1978 RF30 and it looks identical to the B096. That's great Craig:). Have a great evening !
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    Busybee B096 mill drill manual

    Thanks so much. Had a quick look at the manuals and as you say, they certainly do look pretty much the same. I'll go through them tomorrow for sure!
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    Busybee B096 mill drill manual

    Sorry...newbie! Still figuring out how to rotate image but this is her. Came with power feed and a heavy duty milling vise.
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    Busybee B096 mill drill manual

    Moderator - fixed.
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    Busybee B096 mill drill manual

    That's a good point. I'm sure it was sold under various names much like the current micro mills. Thanks for the welcome:)
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    Busybee B096 mill drill manual

    Unfortunately, they got back to me saying it was years since they sold that milling machine and they did not have any manual available, electronic or not.
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    Busybee B096 mill drill manual

    Hi everyone. New to the site and fairly new to machinist endeavors! Having said that I did build a Zenith 701 STOL from plans around 12 years ago. I recently bought a Busy Bee B096 mill drill which, judging from the date on the 1 1/2hp motor puts it around 1978 vintage. Just wondering if anyone...
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