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gilles wrote:
as any one ever used a milling machine as a wood cutting i have just
purchased one but not received it will be in operation in a month or so i
want to make small parts like wheels etc if any one as ever used one i would
like your feed back on this subject thanks.


You need to pay close attention to cutter and feed speeds.

Also the grind angles of the cutters.

If you also use the mill for metalcutting the cutting oil really causes
the sawdust to stick making for a messy cleanup.

Otherwise it can work well.