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  • 27 April 2020 at 19:23 #467473
    Paul Rogers 7
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      Hi,can any of you please tell me when I can get after market mill cutters to fit proxxon bfw40/e. Colllet size .2.35.3.00.3.2.4.0.5.0.6.0mm. I know this is a toy,compared to some of the mills you have but at the present time it does the light milling I need.thanks.paul rogers.

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      27 April 2020 at 19:23 #10195
      Paul Rogers 7
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        Mill cutters

        27 April 2020 at 19:44 #467478
        not done it yet
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          @notdoneityet

          Probably have to wait until after the lock-down is eased. Try China – they might be posting but may take a while…

          27 April 2020 at 20:20 #467483
          Anonymous

            I'm not familiar with the mill, but 3, 4, 5 and 6mm are standard shank sizes for milling cutters. Likewise 2.35mm is about 3/32" and 3.2mm is about 1/8". So I would have thought cutters from any source with those shank sizes would do.

            Andrew

            27 April 2020 at 21:13 #467488
            Paul Rogers 7
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              @paulrogers7

              Thanks to both of you.for your advice i see in the arc catalogue. There show milling cutters with 6mm shanks.it gets easier with help.not sure about China. I will look into it.

              Paul

              29 April 2020 at 23:26 #467984
              Colin Creed
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                Posted by Paul Rogers 7 on 27/04/2020 19:23:26:

                ~ Colllet size .2.35.3.00.3.2.4.0.5.0.6.0mm. ~

                Hi Paul,

                I've got the Proxxon FF 230 Mill which also has collets ranging from 2.35mm – 10mm

                The 2.35mm (3/32&quot collet is used for holding the "shanked drills & burrs" (HSS & Carbide) used within the Jewellery Trade.

                Check out any of the Jewellery Suppliers for a wide range of shapes & sizes.

                Having the smaller diameter drills (0.5mm to 1.5mm) on a 2.35mm shank is very handy for setups & rigidity but can pose a problem when needing a deeper reach hole.

                The 3.2mm (1/8&quot collet is used for holding the various drills & burrs used in the Dremel style tools.

                Both the 4mm & 6mm sizes are readily available as endmills in HSS or Carbide, your cheapest options being eBay suppliers from China.

                HTH, Colin

                1 May 2020 at 19:38 #468405
                Paul Rogers 7
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                  Thanks colin. For the information it's a great help.i have bfw40 it does what I want light cuts on my stuart Turner casting I will invest at a later date.on a bigger mill.i am quite impressed.with the little mill. 250watt .for now.

                  Paul

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