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Brian H

Brian H

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Dabbler said:
John N wanted to buy a Carbide end mill so I tagged along to see what else was available. I've been looking for a dial caliper to supplement my digital ones, in the event a battery went dead, etc. But I've also been looking for a small non-offshore face mill. No luck for a while, until...

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The 2" face mill came with two different grades of Kinnemetal inserts, and that smaller face mil with the large shank is a Sandvik 3 insert face-and side mill. The calipers were in like-new condition. I bought the vernier primarily because he needed to sell it, and I can pass it on to someone who needs it some day. ( gave away my last one to a member here, as he'd use it and I hadn't used it in a while). A great day!
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I have an almost identical facemill with the same inserts. I find the finish is really crappy even on light cuts. What is your experience with yours?
 
140mower

140mower

Don
Dabbler said:
Safely ensconced in our motel room in Kenora, supped, unpacked and ready for a snooze. Then a 7AM swim and a short drive to thunder bay!!! About 1600 km. Saw 15 turkeys in a flock, 2 fawns, 3 mule deer. not bad for one day!
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Ya, but how many turkeys did you pass in the adjacent lane? :rolleyes:

Glad to hear that the first leg of the journey is safely behind you. ;)
 
Susquatch

Susquatch

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Dabbler said:
Saw 15 turkeys in a flock, 2 fawns, 3 mule deer. not bad for one day!
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Wait till you get here. You will see lots of wildlife without driving a single mile. But a bit different. Most of the turkey and deer have started to split up already. And there are no mule deer here - only white-tails.
 
Brian H

Brian H

Super User
Dabbler said:
We haven't spun up John's face mills yet.


You mean the drivers with the ultrabright LED lisghts on highbeam refusing to dim even when flashed. About 4,963,777 of them - or so it felt.
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I'm not experienced enough with insert nomenclature yet to see what other types may fit in there place, but I have sat down with my Engineers Black book and perused...(scratched my head alot) for a bit. I'm not sure if that's the issue or not though...
 
Susquatch

Susquatch

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Brian H said:
I'm not experienced enough with insert nomenclature yet to see what other types may fit in there place, but I have sat down with my Engineers Black book and perused...(scratched my head alot) for a bit. I'm not sure if that's the issue or not though...
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I'm quite happy with my Accusize face mills. They really only let me down when my cut was too shallow. I managed to get some inserts for Aluminium that I hope will kill that problem.
 
mmcmdl

mmcmdl

Machinist/Toolmaker ( retired )
I guess he's still on the road . Sent John a message to let him know the drill bit sent to Calgary was confiscated by the border patrol . :D Guess they're considered deadly weapons now . :eek:
 
mmcmdl

mmcmdl

Machinist/Toolmaker ( retired )
This was a 16" 5/8" wood auger . Guess it could be deadly in the wrong hands . ;) Last I talked with him he was leaving Kenora . He didn't say how far he was going today .
 
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