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Hi K2, thanks for the reply. You are quite right about the direction of cut vs the vice jaws. But... the picture is not my machine as I mentioned. I'm now able to attach pictures of mine (ex eBay) which is in much better condition and in this picture is set up to cut correctly. The pedestal is...

Hi Bill, I have just bought my first mill, a 70yr old horizontal machine. It was sold as a benchtop mill but if it was any smaller it could be a laptop. I knew that any proposal for a newer, more versatile machine was doomed to failure so I went with this as an introduction and learning...

Thanks for the warm welcome from everyone. Seems like we have enough folks to form the East Mids group!

Rich, the clue is not in the name in this case, as I'm in Earl Shilton. I've used 'Bosworth' on websites for so long I don't remember why anymore... Dan, thanks, it's good to know there is local help. K2, once I get sorted out I will no doubt be in contact. I did try recently to make my first...

Hello guys, thanks for the welcome. Rich, I am about 30 minutes away from you - you may get a visit one day! I am mainly interested in model steam engines (but running on air) but had some experience with model aircraft years ago, but just simple glow plug engines. I am at the stage where I...

Hi, I am recently retired and hoping to finally have time to make better use of my workshop. I have a lathe (Myford ML7) and have just bought an old horizontal mill. As a complete novice to milling I may need some help with that! Hello and best wishes to everyone.