Member postings for jamie hanby

Just ordered a basic flycutter for my hobby mill (SIEG Super X1LP) and thought I might give it try on aluminum.

Getting a bit confused about the cutting tools. Can I just buy a square tool slap it in and use it ?? Or is it must that I grind it before using it.

Is there anywhere that sell pre-ground tools for a flycutter or maybe somebody on here could help me out with grinding it.

Don't think I have to worry about the drawbar thread because I don't think I need to secure the arbor unless i'm missing something. All Ill do is drop the arbor into the RT and then place the chuck over the arbor & then bolt down the chuck.

Thanks for all the help really appreciate it.

Just had an idea, I could get a http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?WD=22mm%20mt2&PN=2-MORSE-TAPER-28MM-DIA-BLANK-END-ARBOUR-3-8-bsw-DRAWBAR-THREAD--5757999.html#SID=493

Rotary table is mt2 taper and the chuck is 22mm.

I have t-nuts and bolts but I can't center the chuck. Thought there might be an easy adapter that you put on first to center the chuck and then bolt it on.

Its a nice lite table for the price, haven't had the chance to use it yet so I can't comment if it is any good.

Thanks for the help.

I got a rotary table and a chuck for it. I need something so I can center the chuck on the rotary table.

RDG told me I needed a back plate but didn't say witch one http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/Finished_Back_Plates.html

Suppose I need an adapter too, again no idea witch one to get. http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/Rotary_Table_Adaptors.html

Any help would be really appreciated.