On 2012-05-06, Ignoramus18788 wrote:
On 2012-05-06, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:

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I will have to invest in a measuring device to handle 3-flute bits, or
I'll have to work up the math to figure the new o.d. with a micrometer
after the flutes have been ground.

That means that you will want a V-anvil micrometer. Note that
there are two styles with different V-angles. One for 3-flute, and the
other for 5-flute.

Keep us posted. End mills seem to be very cheap at Enco. Say, a 2
flute 1/2 end mill is $9.99, double ended. With carbide, though,
economies would be substantial.


And likely need a diamond wheel to sharpen them.

Good Luck,
DoN.

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