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Chamfer bits

Mostly I hand chamfer. But once in a while I use a set something like this:

Accusize Industrial Tools 6 Flute H.S.S. Machine Countersink, 8 pc, 82 Degree, Precision Ground, 0206-1018 https://a.co/d/9lzbW7h

My own set is an old grizzly kit I got 20 odd years ago. It had 4 different size bits in it.

Depending on the size you need, you could also mount a lathe center drill in the drill chuck of your mill.
 
Thanks.
That what I wasn't sure of or not. I have a chamfering bit for holes but wasn't sure if it would work for edges as well and didn't want to bugger it up trying it out.
 
I usually use a file or a deburring tool for outside edges. I don't have a belt sander....... Yet.......
 
For outside edges I just use my belt sander. What are you trying to do?
Playing.
Scrounged some 2.25 square steel bar when I was taking the axles off the propane tank (they won't fill it if it can be moved)
My first thought was some not so fuzzy dice because I need the practice on the mill and I was looking to chamfer the edges.
Who doesn't need a pair of 2 1/4 pound dice swinging from the mirror?
 
Playing.
Scrounged some 2.25 square steel bar when I was taking the axles off the propane tank (they won't fill it if it can be moved)
My first thought was some not so fuzzy dice because I need the practice on the mill and I was looking to chamfer the edges.
Who doesn't need a pair of 2 1/4 pound dice swinging from the mirror?

If your looking for a well defined 45 deg. chamfer, you will need a dedicated 45 deg. endmill. I have one in my little hogger set but have not used it yet.
 
If your looking for a well defined 45 deg. chamfer, you will need a dedicated 45 deg. endmill. I have one in my little hogger set but have not used it yet.
No real requirements on the chamfer size.
Like I said, just playing.
 
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