10-17-2019, 03:11 PM
If one doesn't have a rotary table, how would you mill the circumference of a circular piece with a small stem (think banjo shape)?
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Mill a circle
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10-17-2019, 08:06 PM
Lots of facets... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTj6LC6agrg
A mill with a digital readout that has an arc function will work too.
Willie
10-17-2019, 08:18 PM
Looks good. Have to give it a try.
Thanks for the tip. 
It could also be accomplished using a fixture with some stop pins assuming one could have a pin hole in the center of the circle. Just make sure you conventional mill, not climb mill.
10-18-2019, 08:36 AM
You are looking at this all wrong. You NEED a rotary table. Use this opportunity to buy yourself a new (or used) rotary table.
"Honey, I gotta have one. It's the only way to finish my project."
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts
10-18-2019, 03:11 PM
10-18-2019, 07:31 PM
(10-18-2019, 03:11 PM)Paulc Wrote:(10-18-2019, 08:36 AM)rleete Wrote: You are looking at this all wrong. You NEED a rotary table. Use this opportunity to buy yourself a new (or used) rotary table. But rleete is correct. How do you think I ended up with a 24 X 48 X 12ft shop packed full of tools?  And yes I have a rotary table and an indexer.
10-19-2019, 10:48 AM
(10-18-2019, 03:11 PM)Paulc Wrote:(10-18-2019, 08:36 AM)rleete Wrote: You are looking at this all wrong. You NEED a rotary table. Use this opportunity to buy yourself a new (or used) rotary table. Keep in mind that a rotary table has more uses than just cutting circles and arcs. They are also useful for indexing/dividing as well.
Willie
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