I noticed that there are a couple of machinist's on this forum.
The last time I looked at a metal lathe or milling machine was back in High School... 35 years ago, so I forgot more than I ever knew. I'll try not to sound to dumb with my questions.
I want/need to do some light milling on some round cold roll steel, Can I use my drill press and take light cuts? I'm looking to make a 5/8" and a 3/4" pin chuck so I don't need precision. I made 3/8" pin chuck using a grinding wheel and it works well.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see what I'm talking about http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/tips.htm
I have a cross slide vise that I can mount on my floor model drill press, but I really don't know if the column can handle the work.
Also, could you suggest a right type on end mill to use.
Thanks!
The last time I looked at a metal lathe or milling machine was back in High School... 35 years ago, so I forgot more than I ever knew. I'll try not to sound to dumb with my questions.
I want/need to do some light milling on some round cold roll steel, Can I use my drill press and take light cuts? I'm looking to make a 5/8" and a 3/4" pin chuck so I don't need precision. I made 3/8" pin chuck using a grinding wheel and it works well.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see what I'm talking about http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/tips.htm
I have a cross slide vise that I can mount on my floor model drill press, but I really don't know if the column can handle the work.
Also, could you suggest a right type on end mill to use.
Thanks!