Deciding on a tool

[PixMan]

(09-01-2012, 09:10 AM)Wawoodman Wrote: Willie,
I have a Rockwell vertical mill. "End mill" is what I mean when I refer to what you have pictured. "Side mill" or "side and face mill" is like a small, thick circular saw blade, that mounts on an arbor. So, the cutting action is perpendicular to the arbor.

Wawoodman,

These are true face mills, all 45º entry angle.



While the side-cutting slot cutter shown can be used for cutting some faces, it's primary function is slotting.

Where you thinking of HSS shell mills? I only have the carbide insert type now, but they bolt onto the same type of arbors that the face mills shown use, but have a 90º entry angle and are considered "shoulder mills". This is a 3" with worn inserts: