Proxxon

Hi,can any of you please tell me when I can get after market mill cutters to fit proxxon bfw40/e. Colllet size .2.35.3.00.3.2.4.0.5.0.6.0mm. I know this is a toy,compared to some of the mills you have but at the present time it does the light milling I need.thanks.paul rogers.

Probably have to wait until after the lock-down is eased. Try China - they might be posting but may take a while...

I'm not familiar with the mill, but 3, 4, 5 and 6mm are standard shank sizes for milling cutters. Likewise 2.35mm is about 3/32" and 3.2mm is about 1/8". So I would have thought cutters from any source with those shank sizes would do.

Andrew

Thanks to both of you.for your advice i see in the arc catalogue. There show milling cutters with 6mm shanks.it gets easier with help.not sure about China. I will look into it.

Paul

Hi Paul,

I've got the Proxxon FF 230 Mill which also has collets ranging from 2.35mm - 10mm

The 2.35mm (3/32" collet is used for holding the "shanked drills & burrs" (HSS & Carbide) used within the Jewellery Trade.

Check out any of the Jewellery Suppliers for a wide range of shapes & sizes.

Having the smaller diameter drills (0.5mm to 1.5mm) on a 2.35mm shank is very handy for setups & rigidity but can pose a problem when needing a deeper reach hole.

The 3.2mm (1/8" collet is used for holding the various drills & burrs used in the Dremel style tools.

Both the 4mm & 6mm sizes are readily available as endmills in HSS or Carbide, your cheapest options being eBay suppliers from China.

HTH, Colin

Thanks colin. For the information it's a great help.i have bfw40 it does what I want light cuts on my stuart Turner casting I will invest at a later date.on a bigger mill.i am quite impressed.with the little mill. 250watt .for now.

Paul

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