Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Tool up

I AGREE COMPLETELY,
(not to embarece Ballendo again)
Sven Peter

machines@... wrote:
The feed gearbox on a Bridgy is a joke. I've got bigger

> gears in my wrist watch. The book even says "Don't use quill feed
> with a tool greater than 3/8"
> 3/8" ?? On a one ton machine?? what a hoot.

> But if you do then I'd advise you to use it as a pure manual machine
> for a while to learn milling. CNC is Ok but it's nice to know what
> 250mm/min actually *feels* like. These's no better experiance than
> snapping an end mill in the job. That experience, it doesn't come out
> of a book it's hands on.