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Re: $1500.00 Machine shop

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Originally Posted by Jamie Kalb View Post
Okay, I've been wondering about this for a while: Is there any reason not to chuck endmills in a drill press with an X-Y vise and use it as a mill?
OMG YES! VERY, VERY, VERY BAD IDEA! The spindle bearings in a drill press are NOT designed to take a side load. Try it and it will be the fast road to ruining your part and possible getting yourself hurt.