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Several people have commented on the radius arm for my ball turner and asked what the engraving bits are. I call them “D” bits as they are a half-round in cross-section. They are also called “V” bits based on the profile. You can buy them in lots of different angles and coatings. I tend to … Read more
I know this will change as it has in the past, but as of now this is My Top 10 Milling Cutters. Well, let’s get this correct, I only machine as a hobby and so don’t even have 10 makes of cutter. However I will list my experiences and explain. 1. Milling Cutters Store In … Read more
I saw the Milling Cutters Store 3 Flute Slot Drill on Instagram and as I was in need of some new 6mm slot drills I ordered some. Previously I’ve been buying Rennie tools 2 flute carbide cutters. They work really well, but it was time to try something new. The cutters arrive in the normal … Read more
An afternoon at the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition. The event this year, 2016, was rather quieter than last year and did not feel like it had the number of stands or models. I did go fairly late on the Friday afternoon and so maybe that is some of it. I purchased this solid carbide roughing … Read more
Having broken 2 slot drills and 1 end mill last weekend whilst milling the cooling fins into the cylinder head of my new engine I went online in search of some new bits. One of the ones I broke was the TiN coated end mill I have previously reviewed on this blog – I think … Read more