Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Smithy CNC

Gentlemen,

I would have to disagree...I use a CNC'd Sherline mill to cut 400 series stainless regularly, and as long as you understand that a
mirror finish is a second operation, and that you must limit your cuts with a 3/8" end mill to ~0.035...The Sherline works
wonderfully...

Joe at Sherline told me, after I admonished him because the mill cut 400 series so well when his ads and other info implied
otherwise (with the understanding that small cuts have to be taken), he said, and I am summarizing...That as soon as he says
stainless, people treat these small machines as if they were Bridgeports or whatever, and are then unhappy with the results...so he
will talk with those who understand that a little machine means little cuts in tough materials.

Slow and easy...and if you don't have the coupla books offered at the Sherline site, you should have them. It may be that the
Sherline isn't enough machine for what you are doing. I know, from talking with Joe, that he always undersells his machines
abilities. Then people are not disappointed.

You have a fine miniature mill and lathe...the question is, was it the right choice for what you are doing...if not, let people know
what you have on eBay, and much of the money you have spent...sorry about that...will fade into the background:

Ciao,

Craign