Nail nick what bit

Hengelo_77

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My summer project is getting this pantograph-milling machine to run and to get to know it.
(I ordered a vsd to change 1phase into 3phase, extra attachements and an original manual)
It can be used as a light milling machine as well and that is how I want to use it first, relieving slipjoint liners and cutting nail pulls and nail nicks.

What bit(s) do you use to cut a nail nick?

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I haven't seen one of those industrial beasts in a long time. I guess it could be used for light milling, but it seems it would be difficult. IIRC, the unit is heavy, but the motor is tiny and not powerful. I have no idea what size the cutting quills are.
 
It has a smaller motor, 250W ~ 1/3HP. I don't expect to work fast on it, multiple slow passes.
It is a Friedrich Deckel wich is about the Mercedes Benz of these kind of machines.
 
Definitely not an expert here. Looks kinda like a Gorton P1-2. The motors were typically around a third horsepower at 1725 rpms. A series of pulleys achieved different speeds, upwards towards 18000rpms at the top end. It’s a lighter panto mill, 2 dimensional. The collets in the spindle usually won’t hold over 3/8. YMMV. I’ve seen ER and WW collets. There was also an attachment made available that would lock the spindle for more conventional milling instead of a pantograph. I’m guessing there’s a way to achieve your goals without the attachment, but there might be better choices. That machine will shine putting in lnlays big time tho. Possibly a dovetail cutter for the nicks and a Dremel cut off disc for long pulls. Hopefully someone more knowledgable will chime in. Nice looking machine!
 
Not gonna say it can't be done but that isn't the machine you'll want to use for reliefs, pulls, nicks and such. Cutting shields and pockets all day, nothing better. That's an example of what they mean by "light milling". It still needs to rely on tracing to achieve its end result.
 
I'm with the posters above. I'd use it for handle material and inlays, but that's probably about it. For nail nicks, you can use a decent drill press if you're careful. They're really not meant for side loading, but with a sharp dovetail cutter and light pressure, you should be able to get a decent nick.

I suppose you might be able to do long pulls on the pantograph with a small slot cutting bit, or a small abrasive wheel.
 
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