80% Lower finishing step

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by RKP

May I suggest to that this thread become a 'Sticky'.

I would be happy if the other thread was un-stuck. This is a better thread than the original.

[Caleb]

Nice! I love project threads. Looking good bro.

[Gatorade]

Updated with milling and drilling pics.

[RandallZ]

May I suggest you use the top plate as a template rather than a guide? If you scribe a line on the 80, then remove the top plate you can use the line as your guide and save the plate from being chewed by the bit or end mill.

Randall

[AFJuvat]

Nice work!

The trick to long cutter life is correct speed for the metal being cut and keeping the cutter cool. Use a cutting oil, and pause every few minutes to allow the cutting tool to cool. You can dip it in a mix of Ballistol and water to cool and lubricate the tool.

[Caleb]

Baby steps. RO, baby steps. You are doing well, keep at it.

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by RandallZ

May I suggest you use the top plate as a template rather than a guide? If you scribe a line on the 80, then remove the top plate you can use the line as your guide and save the plate from being chewed by the bit or end mill.

Randall

I don't think I could stay inside the lines like that. It was pretty hard cutting as it was. If it were wood that would be easy but with metal I don't have those skills yet. Maybe next one I will give it a try. For the bottom I will remove the top plate and use the inside wall as a guide.

[Gatorade]

Finished milling! Updated with pictures and assembly. It's happening!

[AFJuvat]

Congrats! Looks great.