Small Facemill

[kstrauss]

I need a 3-insert, 3/4-inch facemill and found this Accusize unit on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/product-reviews/B018RFU644/

It sounds perfect with a reasonable price plus they have a 10% discount today and promise delivery tomorrow. However, the reviews are all over the place with 75% thinking it is wonderful and 4% saying it is a POS with very poor pockets for the inserts and other problems.

I've been generally happy with Accusize stuff. Any experience on this group with this particular item?

 

[ChazzC]

U.S. reviews are good, the most negative 3-star was that they received the wrong size (I ignore 1- & 2-star ratings as most of them grip about packaging, or something that they didn’t read).

I have a 1” Accusize with TPG inserts that I like:

Amazon.com

And a set of smaller set that uses APKT from LMS:

Indexable End Mill Set, 1/2" Shank Square Shoulder 5929

Indexable End Mills 5929 90° square shoulder milling; Cutting Diameters: 3/8", 1/2", and 5/8"; Overall length 3"; Two single flute and one two flute ...

lmscnc.com

 

[Susquatch]

I have the Accusize "Northward" version of this. It's a glass blasted silver colour (like the LMS) and only has two blades. I think the one you are looking at has smaller inserts..... Just a wild guess. Mine are APTK and I prolly did that to stay common with my other bigger tools.

Mine works just great.

Don't forget the Accusize discount vs shipping.

 

[kstrauss]

I really want the 3 insert version to provide faster metal removal. I'll order and report back in a week or so.

 

[Susquatch]

I really want the 3 insert version to provide faster metal removal. I'll order and report back in a week or so.

Three is prolly better. I just wanted to have all my inserts a common size. My guess is that you will be very happy.