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* Non-metals are okay, but you should use your own tools and be extra careful if you don't know how the material will behave. | * Non-metals are okay, but you should use your own tools and be extra careful if you don't know how the material will behave. | ||
* The fine adjust handwheel on the quill is not as accurate as the knee for up/down motion. Lock the quill before milling and use the knee to plunge into the material or to | * The fine adjust handwheel on the quill is not as accurate as the knee for up/down motion. Lock the quill before milling and use the knee to plunge into the material or to set the height of your cut. | ||
* To change tools in the same collet don't unscrew the drawbar more than a few turns. Tap with a rubber mallet to loosen the collet and change the tool. Push the tool in as far as possible. | * To change tools in the same collet don't unscrew the drawbar more than a few turns. Tap with a rubber mallet to loosen the collet and change the tool. Push the tool in as far as possible. | ||
* Don't use end mills in the drill chuck! The accuracy will be much lower and you will rish breaking the tool. | * Don't use end mills in the drill chuck! The accuracy will be much lower and you will rish breaking the tool. | ||