I have a vertical mill (http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MILLING-M{47}C-MINI-DIGITAL-READOUT-MT3.html). It claims 2.5 inch face mill capacity (I have used only 1.5 inch to date) in the vertical mode.
Head can be rotated 90 degrees to create a pseudo-horizontal mill. Obviously, it would lack any support at the outer end of the cutter as in a true horizontal mill.
Given this, would using either a face or side & face cutter be advisable? Not looking to swing a big one (too much mass). Anyone have any thoughts?
Real far out but are there any ideas to build an outboard end support?
Head can be rotated 90 degrees to create a pseudo-horizontal mill. Obviously, it would lack any support at the outer end of the cutter as in a true horizontal mill.
Given this, would using either a face or side & face cutter be advisable? Not looking to swing a big one (too much mass). Anyone have any thoughts?
Real far out but are there any ideas to build an outboard end support?
