On Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:33:19 -0500, spaco wrote:

I have no idea what a "generic x2" milling machine is, but these two
comments suggest to me that you must be feeding 'way too fast for the
stiffness of the setup/machine.

Sieg X2, also known as mini-mill. See
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=44991
or http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_mill/Versions/versions.htm

Is the machine bolted down? If not, do it.
....
Michael Koblic wrote:
---- I have never got as high as 1100
(nominal) as the machine starts shaking.

----- IMHO they should also include operator's nerves.



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jiw