On Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:50:52 GMT, "Tom Gardner"
wrote:

I'm getting tiny amounts of swarf that are 'kinda welded on the cut
surface. It seems to scrape off easily. I'm using the side of a new 3/4"
HSS end mill without lube and clamping the pieces in the vise and cranking
the "Y" handle.

Climb cut the last couple thou, it'll knock the hairs off and leave a
nice finish. Don't spare the RPMs.

--
Ned Simmons