I need to do a side cut on a tube of nickel and make it into a octagonal shape. I have a mitre attachment for the sherline mill and I will be doing 45 degree cuts 17 mm in length. What is the best tool to make the cut? Right now I am using a 1/4" end mill to do the cut but it is rough. I use the middle part of the end mill.
Another question, I have a Chinese metal lathe which works good. When you turn a piece of steel round stock at what point should the cutting edge contact the round...
Right Bit For Sherline Mill
Another question, I have a Chinese metal lathe which works good. When you turn a piece of steel round stock at what point should the cutting edge contact the round...
Right Bit For Sherline Mill