Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Milling Wood [Off Topic]

In a message dated 3/29/2009 5:12:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
wthomas@... writes:

I would like to mill a block of wood made from .50 inch thick RC aircraft
quality plywood epoxyed together. What end mill, speed, feed will I need to
do this?<<
Use a SOLID CARBIDE two-flute bit, or a wood-specific router-bit with
carbide edges! You may think wood is "softer" than metal, but even a carbide bit
will show wear and stop cutting "nicely" after many hours "in the wood" at
25,000 RPM and 2D depth, etc.! (most wood is abrasive to some degree)

Will the epoxy get gummy under the heat of machining?<<
Possibly, if not clamped tightly so it cures very thin between the glued
surfaces. Use polyurethane glue if this is a problem! ("Gorilla Glue" or
generic. FINE stuff!) Jan Rowland



**************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or
less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]