How to Mill a Pocket on the Vertical Milling Machine

[TomG]

(06-23-2012, 10:53 PM)Mayhem Wrote: Thanks Tom - If the part was smaller, would you find the front (Y) edge and then relocate closer to the centre of the vise and then then locate the side (X)? Or would this introduce error (assuming the vise is dialled in)?

I like to center small parts if possible because the vise will grip them more evenly and there's less chance of them moving. If they can't be centered for some reason, I use a jack screw or a spacer between the other ends of the jaws for support. Moving the part around would be fine, but it seems like an extra step to me.

Tom