Crash course in milling machine use

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I've acquired/borrowed/potentially bought a Morgon Milling/Drilling Machine through one of those deals that was just too good to pass up. It's lived most of it's life as a glorified drill press and as far as I can tell, it works as it should--all the speeds run smoothly, runout is minimal and the milling table seems to work well and track accurately.

I know next to nothing about end mills, cutters and other assorted tooling/bits/speeds/etc and was wondering if anyone has any good words or recommendations for reading material that can help me incorporate this tool into my workflow.

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I'd make sure it is trammed and get to work! Nice looking machine.

Always wear eye protection and watch out for chips, they are very sharp. I use a paintbrush and vacuum to keep mine clean. I like Lakeshore Carbide and Maritool for a lot of my tooling.
 
Glad to help! I got a lot out of that vid- some machining stuff is common sense, other things you really wouldn't know the best way, or any way of doing.
Unfortunately what I also get from higher education in machining is an extended wish list of tooling!
I'd recommend a decent vise, some parallels, and a dial test indicator to start with, if you don't have them. Also, an edge finder set and some 1-2-3 blocks.
 
^ I just realized that is the same video that Salem posted! lol well it's pretty good

The tooling set from LittleMachineShop has worked well for me. They have a lot of good info there.

I'd also check out some knifemakers using mills, Allen Elishewitz's "Basic Tactical Folders" has helped me lot. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-JBbaqrTtM
 
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