Introduction To The Milling Machine

[@ScoutCrafter]

Before I mis-spoke and said the one collet was a R8 but in fact it was a 5C... Oooops! LOL

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Good class but me and my hammer and side grinder will have to do. No room in the inn here either.

[@ScoutCrafter]

@@lewiemcneely9143 LOL- Lewie nothing "must have" about this tool! it's a big toy! =D

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@ScoutCrafter I'd probably end up fine tuning it with a hammer, the tool of choice around here. Thanks CS and Happy Weekend!

[@ScoutCrafter]

@@lewiemcneely9143 Poor Dave was having a heck of a day!!!!!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@ScoutCrafter And a night as well BUT he's the UNCLE and he will prevail. Take care CS and have a LARGE day today!

[@jerrybowen1635]

I'll probably never own or use a milling machine, but you had me glued to your video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Jerry! One day you might see one at a garage sale for $50 and you can grab it! Years back I let a nice spark plug tester go because I had no idea how it worked! Thanks!!!!!!

[@uktony1525]

Thanks for a really informative video. This kind of thing is why KZbin is great, forget the 99% rubbish on the web, it is this type of video from yourself that is so enjoyable. Have a great weekend!.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Tony!!!!!!!!!! Have a great weekend!

[@terryhill6380]

I would like to see a part 2 about milling machines. You put so much information in your videos that anyone can understand. I enjoyed this video so much I had to watch it a second time.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Terry! I am so glad you enjoyed it! I am confident that you could operate my mill no problem and really enjoy it too! Thanks so much!

[@Brian-Burke]

What a cool machine. I like the last part where you can make a bolt with it. That's pretty great. Thanks, Scout!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Another cool accessory is the rotary table!!!!! Thanks!!

[@lotsabirds]

I like when these videos run long! There's so much great information presented in an interesting way that the time seems to fly by!! It's worth every second for the free education! Thank You, Sir!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Bill! My longest video ever! =D Thanks so much!

[@carldavid1558]

Thanks again. My friends father is building a clock from scratch. He has invited me to look at his milling machine to see how he makes the parts. Now I can visit him and hopefully not look like a complete idiot. Love the videos, keep them coming.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi CD!!! I bet your friend's father will be more then happy to show you his cool tools without any pretentiousness. You don't meet too many smug people who like working on hobbies... Thanks!!!

[@darrinlawton2748]

Great video John......very informative. One day I'm going to get myself a milling machine. There was an older gentleman who lived near my parents home when I was a kid. He was a retired tool maker who had the most amazing backyard workshop. It was small but everything was so well placed and planned out that it seemed larger. He told me that with a mill and a lathe there wasn't a thing he couldn't make....one day I hope to have a shop like his......it was perfect....cheers mate.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Great story!

[@michaelcoceski5442]

I've only taken interest in metalwork in the last 2yrs (via y/t) but if I had seen this video say 10-20 yrs ago I would have definetly persued one. As always thank you and have a great day.

[@joshuagarcia7791]

I always enjoy how you show how to use a tool or a machine. You are a better teacher than my machine shop teacher in high school 30 years ago. Your excitement of the machine or tool gets me excited too. I wanna go buy until I see price tag.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL They are so pricy!!!!!! However there are a lot of new machines coming over that are much cheaper! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@mrbenmall]

I've subscribed to Keith Rucker for a long time but must admit I don't really understand some of the terms he uses or some of the things he does. Thanks for making it so understandable. I also didn't realize that smaller, more accessible machines were available either. Really a great video. Thanks John.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Ben! These hobbyist machines are very capable! We won't be fixing truck parts but there are so many operations it can perform... Thanks!!!! Keith is great!

[@literoadie3502]

Great video! It's really great that you do these introductions to different machines to take the mystery and intimidation out of these things for people unfamiliar with them. It inspires people to go and do things and learn things that they may have never dared to try otherwise. Thanks for your service!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Aryan! Thanks so much! I myself have suffered from intimidation from trying different things and thanks to others on KZbin and videos I bought years ago I can show newcomers just how simple these machines really are! Now CNC is a whole different ball of wax! LOL Thank again!!!!!

[@alexstools]

I really didn't know anything about milling machines and I am glad with what I've learned! The cigarbox was great also, I actually have a cigarbox that belonged to my greatgreatgrandfather filled with drills laying around. I like to pick it up every now and again, feels good.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Alex! Funny thing is I have a collection of cigar boxes! Really beautiful wooden ones with amazing graphics on them!! You're right, they are great!!!!!!!!

[@georgechambers3197]

Nice job John. I finally got to see your mill. 😀 My little Sherline 5400 has an MT1 taper and my Araboga has an MT3 taper but my Millrite has an R8 taper. That only means buying a ton of tooling so you can use them. The Morse taper requires a drawbar because the taper won't hold on horizontal usage. For a drill press, it's fine because they only go vertical. Thanks for a really good video and demonstrations!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi George! Yes! It's so hard when you have different tooling requirements! The R8 and 5C have those grooves to prevent spin... It's funny but to me I enjoy working on my little Taig as much as I did the big machines at work! The Sherline is a nice machine and very enjoyable to operate! Thanks George!!!!!!!!!!

[@67RWM]

Another great intro video! REALLY like these overviews - very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to create these.

[@johnkelley9877]

Lots of great information! I recognize all of the cutters and collets you are using. The mill head with the index-able tools is very useful. Thanks for sharing this information.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi John! I have a lot more fun accessories but the video was already too long! Rotary table, indexing head, boring head... Thanks!!!!!!

[@simoncooke2852]

That was excellent and a really worthwhile 20 minutes - thanks 👍🏻

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Simon! My longest video ever!!!!! There was just too much stuff I wanted to show. =) Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@bertalicea2397]

John you have one of my favorite channels, learned alot, keep up the good work! 👍 👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Bert!

[@jayhiz3514]

Been watching you for years, thank you for all your efforts and great videos.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much!!! Time sure does fly!! =)

[@wireworks616]

Very good description of the milling machine. Very close to my key milling machine that I use for sidewinder high security keys and dimple keys. I might do a video on it. Will be getting back on You Tube this week.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Awesome!!!!!

[@pasqualemandara]

This was a very very interesting video, not long at all. I'm actually looking forward to seeing more videos about milling and working with metal and I'm sure they won't be boring at all as I see that you're also a good teacher!! 👍🏻😊👌🔝💯✔

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Pasquale!!!

[@briantraxler2780]

Very cool, for me! For a woodworker who wants to expand a bit, this was excellent. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Brian! That's exactly how I started! Woodworking first!

[@Rizwanalam]

awesome video scoutcrafter. I always wondered what a milling machine can do, your video was was simple to understand. Thanks for sharing!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much! The funny thing is the machine is so simple yet surrounded in mystery! LOL

[@peterw2845]

brilliant informative video , love longer videos , could watch you till the cows come home !

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Thanks Peter!!!!!!!!!

[@leebrewer1190]

Great vid for learning about this machine, John, thanks! Hoping to get one within the next year or so and I will definitely be coming back to this vid again for a refresher course Could have been twice as long and just as good! 👏

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Lee! Next to the lathe this is a awesome machine to have!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!

[@annachrissy4874]

Thanks, Scoutcrafter...now you have me wanting one of these...like I needed another tool!

[@robertfakler8564]

I've never used a milling machine and was very interested in your description. Thanks.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Robert! I bet you could use one now! Lots of fun! Thanks!!!!!!

[@raymondcasey5747]

This video was AWESOME. Learned heaps. Slowly going through your vids.

[@dbl6gun45]

great video, I always wanted to know how these mills worked. Appreciate it greatly

[@ScoutCrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@waynemiracle8928]

Famous ScoutCrafter quote, “Don’t judge a.chuck by its cover” 🙂 Great video!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@ActiveAtom]

Hey hi know a bit about milling machines manual through to CNC and you never know it all, so good video for many people. Lance & Patrick.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@reynaldovalle1773]

Wow what a great video thank you for sharing that with us. GODBLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.. 🙂👍👍👍👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Reynaldo!!!!! Thanks so much my friend!!!!!!! Last video I saw a comment from you but then it disappeared! I don't know what happened? Thanks again!!!!!!

[@reynaldovalle1773]

@@ScoutCrafter 🙂👍👍👍👍

That was one cool video and a cool milling machine. Nice to be able to make your own parts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Tony! It's really just a fun toy for most hobbyists... Very easy to use too! Thanks so much!

[@stevef8993]

Great video on using the mill ScoutCrafter!! Looks like a fun and useful tool to use. We have a combo lathe/mill Grizzly at work. I'll have to see if I can play with it. 👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Steve! You can download the PDF owners manual at home, read the basics and when at work have a blast! LOL I did that with a big JET lathe they had at work... After a few months I was the only one who knew how to use it! LOL The bosses were asking me to make stuff! =) Thanks!!!!!!!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

the possibilities are endless with the right equipment and the know-how

[@ScoutCrafter]

You are so right! However my friends Dad was a master machinist and it was said he could make anything with a file and a drill press! =D

[@robinhoff4598]

Really great I am an old rookie having never run a metal lathe. I want one! Scout rafter you are a great presenter. Question...What belt grits do you use for your 1 x 30 ? What backing on the belts. EG. cloth. What about material. Alum ox or what? You Maybe we need a video discussion. Thanks. Ps just found a 15” Diamond. Crescent. It’s in the vinegar clean in the morning.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Robin- The best way to start is with a variety pack of 1x30 belts.. However you will most likely use 180, 320 and 400 for many tools... The worn belts are still good for a finer grit! Once you decide on what grit you like then you can upgrade to a good brand like Norton!

[@tooladdict7463]

Excellent Video John so interesting I watch a few videos and grizzly comes up a lot it’s a shame they don’t sell in the UK they seem to be good machines for the price

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Ben!!! I think it's a shipping thing... What I am surprised about is why no retailer is selling these type machines in the UK because there is a lot of overseas manufacturers that are ready to deal!!!!! Thanks!

[@AmericanCoinHunting]

Very attractive proposition , I would Love to own a milling machine and a Lathe ! But I can not afford both . Instead , I invested in a Mig Welder , a Plazma cutter , and an Oxy/Aceylene Rig for my hobbies . I hope to make some videos of my projects . But I hae to say , your videos intice me to buy more and more tools John ....LOL....Keep it up !!!!!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Dave! LOL I agree! These are by no means must have tools however it's always nice to have a working knowledge of them just incase you see one for $50 at a yard sale! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!

[@surfstrat59]

Really enjoyed this one. The happiest years of my working life were spent operating Production Tools....

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Mike! What a great profession! It's a shame that for a time we gave away all our manufacturing capabilities... Thanks!

[@tonylenge424]

That was excellent as I know very little about a milling machine. I can see there is allot of money needed for a well equipped set up. Thank you

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Tony! Absolutely- These machines used to be so expensive but their popularity is bringing in more manufacturers and the prices are dropping. However they are still way too high! Thanks!!!!

[@santanusinha7086]

And in the beginning of video u said u aren't an expert. Though I daily watch the operation of miiling machine, never knew so many finer points. Thanx for the invaluable knowledge.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much SS!

[@uncleblack7322]

Interesting vid...couldn't afford one...knowledge of information...Thank You, Scout

[@ScoutCrafter]

The funny thing is the big ones are cheaper then the small ones! LOL

[@MrDoeboy356]

Great detailed video. I prefer the collets too.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Cliff! They are a better choice... The end mill holders tend to stick the cutter out father reducing rigidity. =) Thanks!!!!!!

[@redskool8498]

kool ... thanks for the vid and what you can show and teach us scout .. have a good weekend .. †

[@Traderjoe]

What an awesome little mill! I used to love the Bridgeport mill we had in high school. It was massive. I have seen some guys on here actually using the lathe for some milling operations, and its always impressive. They mount the piece sideways in the chuck of the lathe and bore into it and they have to have a special 3 dimensional awareness that lets them plan out the angles and how it can look. I don't recall seeing this mill in previous videos, was it always there?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Joe! Yes! I keep it covered in plastic to keep it dust free. The Buffer makes a mess of everything! LOL

[@yrtuag]

Great presentation 👍 Thanks for sharing 😎🤠

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Jim!!!!!!!

[@yrtuag]

@@ScoutCrafter / You're welcome Sir 🤠

[@williammcguire3rd]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@glennicholson3028]

Great video, lots of good information.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Glen!!!!!!

[@artsietopology]

Thanks. I had never seen a milling machine in action before. It is really cool. - Kathie

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Kathie! They sound so intimidating to the average person but they are so simple in design!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@357magdad]

Excellent presentation!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks N!!!!!

[@AaronBelknap]

I would love to have a lathe and a milling machine. The wife just got me a decent drill press and no room for it but a mobile table, but I can move it anywhere! Great show on yours though! I like that Grizzly model if it's the same one I've looked at already and want!! No plans for Abom type large work, but for little stuff. Thanks for showing us another one of your tools!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Aaron!!!!!

[@Brooklyn-bn5go]

Thanks for the video JN, as always clear, and informative. Makes me want a milling machine! Also can't help but wonder why a dislike :(

[@ScoutCrafter]

I can't figure why only one? LOL Thanks!!!!!

[@PK-nx4cj]

Superb

[@geraldspratley4637]

Nick Zametti needs to speak to you about Maker's Central. Your skill set and ability to teach would be marvelous there!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Gerald, I'm not familiar with Nick yet... Thanks!!!!!!

[@anthonykent7983]

Cool stuff!! For me it could of been hours long love that thing!! WARNING!! You will want to add one to your wish list!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL! You are so right! These machines are really fun to play with!! You don't often see a depressed machinist! =)

[@wayneshanks9005]

Awesome love doing machine work

[@ScoutCrafter]

It's so much fun! Much better then Plumbing! LOL!!!!!!!

[@wayneshanks9005]

@@ScoutCrafter know what you mean

[@glengrossnickle4985]

Very interesting. Thanks

[@tfknauss]

You are a great video maker,, feel like I'm in a shop class, very infomative. Would cutting oil be needed cutting the metal like the plastic? Thanks again pal! Another tool I would love to have!

[@aceroadholder2185]

Depends on the metal. Generally cast iron is cut without oil. Oil and cast iron chips and dust make a wonderful grinding compound to get into your machine tool and wear out all the close fitted parts. The free carbon in the cast iron provides some lubrication for the cutter. A cold air jet can help keep the cutter and work cooled if overheating is a problem. If you are cutting steel or nonferrous material with high speed steel cutters cutting oil is often used. It lubricates the edge of the cutting tool to reduce heat build up and improve the finish. Some non ferrous materials like Aluminum cut well with kerosene or a product like WD-40. This reduces the tendency of the metal to weld itself to the cutter. Really gooey material like copper require special cutting lubricants or the old school trick of using condensed milk because of the butter content (you have to clean up well 'cause soured condensed milk stinks!) Carbide cutting tools are often run without cutting oil or coolant. When used the flood coolant is used to keep the work cool. Intermittent cooling of carbide cutters is to be avoided. Carbide works best when running hot and the splash of coolant on the hot brittle Carbide can cause thermal shock which causes the cutting edge to fracture and dull generating even more heat.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Todd! I am a big proponent of lots of cutting fluid, it keeps the tools cool and provides a nice clean cut. A few materials don't require cutting fluid like Brass but you can even use a fluid on plastics to help the cut quality. Aluminum is especially good to use cutting fluids because of the galling that can take place when machining it! I am going to cover cutting fluids soon! Thanks!

[@tfknauss]

@@ScoutCrafter Thanks, I really do wish I could go to an short term class for seniors on machining and tooling.

[@tfknauss]

@@aceroadholder2185 Wow,, stuff like that, a guy like me would never have known. Thanks guys for sharing,, love that stuff.

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Sold! Now I gotta have one. Thanks for sharing! Where do you source your delrin/nylon/plastic stock? It looks like such handy stuff.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Nate! This plastic was poor grade but I get really nice Delrin on ebay looking under "Delrin Lot" every so often guys sell off their odd pieces in a flat rate box! Thanks!!!!!

[@norherman]

Thank you ! Excellent.

[@williampiper4132]

Fantastic video! Thank you

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks William!!!!!!

[@uncleblack7322]

Retired from a Shipyard...we had many, many milling machines, old Bridgeport...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Blackie! I could have had a Bridgeport for free but I have no room!!! They are very big and heavy!

[@uncleblack7322]

@@ScoutCrafter they are Gigantic

[@joeheilm]

Great overview! Thanks

[@ScoutCrafter]

My longest video! LOL

[@bossslapahoe]

Thanks SC! I've always wondered.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Jeff! Simple machine right!? We hear "Mill" and think "Wow complicated!" LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alanr4263]

Very neat always heard of a milling machine never really understood what it was thanx.Used for used in .

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Alan!! So simple isn't it!?! Lots of mystery around metalworking machines... =)

[@masonalvarez5058]

I finally only need to one thing to the dewalt saw!! I just need to wire wheel and paint the stand. It's almost done!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Mason! That was a job and a half!!!!! Can't believe you got it running!!!!!!

[@Dardrum]

Thanks for the schooling, I love it

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Dale!!!!!

[@thomasdement7885]

Is it possible to do light milling on a else press?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! Especially on softer materials. However because of the lateral stresses on the bearings it's far from ideal. I have no Idea why milling machines are so expensive!

[@scaleautoworkshop4426]

Thanks ScoutCrafter, I really enjoyed the video. Vaughn

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Vaughn!

[@alandesgrange9703]

another big difference between a mill and a drill press is, a drill press is only made for downward pressure. the bearings are not made for lateral/side pressure, and can damage the drill press. also, without a drawbar holding the chuck, the chuck with a morse taper, can come flying off with a spinning bit attached to it.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Alan- Absolutely correct!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@joshuagarcia7791]

A little long on video? I’m like that’s it..... I wanna see more on what this machine can do. I really hope there’s a part 2. Thank you for sharing God bless you.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL I have some other really cool accessories but it was way long already! =) Thanks so much!!!

[@deancollins8229]

John. An excellent video, I still think you could have been a machinist !

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Dean! A good lesson to kids- "Learn your Math!" LOL =D

[@anthonypirrello2473]

I never seen a milling machine this small - never thought they made them for small jobs. What brand and model is yours?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Anthony! It's the Grizzly 8689... I bought mine over 10 years ago, it was expensive then! like $500! The small machines are always high priced... Thanks!

[@Jason-fp7vi]

Thank you Scout Crafter

[@DirtandRust]

I'm definitely a newbie to Milling ...Great Vid Scout!! I learned a lot....How much did the Grizzly set ya Back?

[@ScoutCrafter]

I bought it over ten years ago and it was $500! A lot of money but it was my Birthday and I treated myself! =) Funny thing- My Buddy's other was a master machinist and had a Bridgeport Mill in the basement that he said I could have for free!!!! No place to put it!!! What a shame! Oh well! =)

[@ianlangan6976]

the trouble with watching your videos is I feel like getting one of my own :D

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Ian! I know the feeling!! LOL

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi scout nice demo on the milling machine, I whish I had use for one, but alas too many toys gathering dust already,lol .Have you watched Doubleboost videos ,he has tested several cutters supplied by banggood.com ,from China, they seem to be good value for money for home use. Any closer to moving scout?hope we don't lose your videos for too long,lol. Best wishes. Stuart.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Stuart! Yes! Doubleboost as some awesome content! The Banggood tooling looks good... There are lots of great tooling manufacturers overseas!

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That’s a cool mill! I haven’t used one since shop class! Oh and how do you keep your bench so clean? Lol

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Dominic, I am trying all the time to get rid of stuff for a future move... Tons of stuff gathered over the years! Yikes!

[@mealex303]

Very useful A+++ what is your Actual name sorry. Respects Alex

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Alex! John... =)

[@lordvengerx]

You should be a teacher or do workshops you explain it to where it's easy to understand and don't get mixed up I always learn so much from your videos learn something new every time thanks scout!!! Hope you have a safe and blessed weekend :3

[@ScoutCrafter]

LV!! I am so glad you enjoyed this... It's a pretty cool machine that really can do a lot! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@lordvengerx]

@@ScoutCrafter yes sir and you are welcome

[@planejet42]

Can I send you some tools to restore?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Soon maybe, I am still working on a box of tools I have to get done before I can start any new projects! I am swamped here! LOL

[@planejet42]

Okay, let me know. I'll work on compiling some old quality tools for you to take a look at. I've been restoring my own stuff, but I figured it would be fun to send some things to you. One thing I have to send you is a neat old 'perfect handle' screw driver.

[@OldSneelock]

Great video. Got her late. It's been an interesting day.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Interesting??? What an understatement!!!! You definitely have the right attitude to deal with adversity... Not one curse word!!!! =)

[@Vranoc]

You’re the pro

[@ScoutCrafter]

FIRST!!!!!! =D Thanks!!!!!!

[@steveskouson9620]

I think the lathe, is the only kind of tool, that spins the work, instead of a tool. Everything else, the tool is moving, but not on the lathe. Yes, I KNOW the tool moves, but it is moving against a spinning workpiece. steve

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Steve! Your right! I was going to show the rotary table but the video was very long... With the rotary table both the work and the tool moves! LOL =D Thanks!!!!!!!!! (Surface grinder too)

[@stokeburner6730]

like

[@Garland77]

Grizzly needs to offer a SCOUTCRAFTER 10% discount for everybody so we can all buy one!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL They are pricy machines for sure... In fact you can buy a bridgeport for the same $! LOL Who has the room though?

[@SachsVDE]

Don't judge a chuck by its cover ..!?😂 What's that a mechanics proverb ?!...😁😄

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL! Sounds good.. =P