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Posted: 3/11/2017 12:53:56 PM EDT
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A spare end Mill is a good idea, but I don't think it's going to break if you take your time.
The base plate that 5D Tactical supplies has the support bearing for the end Mill and it should greatly help support the cutter, and this comment is from someone who has snapped 3/8" end Mill cutters on a milling machine. Just take your time and don't push it too hard, besides going slower will reduce heat on the cutter and extend the life of the end Mill. AND, use cutting fluid. 
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Posted: 3/11/2017 2:08:52 PM EDT
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A spare end Mill is a good idea, but I don't think it's going to break if you take your time. The base plate that 5D Tactical supplies has the support bearing for the end Mill and it should greatly help support the cutter, and this comment is from someone who has snapped 3/8" end Mill cutters on a milling machine. Just take your time and don't push it too hard, besides going slower will reduce heat on the cutter and extend the life of the end Mill. AND, use cutting fluid. Sounds good. My other concern is that it's a special end mill, so down the road if they close, or laws change regarding them selling their jigs, if it won't work without their special bit, I don't want to be with $200 jig I cant use. For $50, it's peace of mind. |
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Posted: 3/11/2017 2:26:52 PM EDT
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Yeah, and even if you don't break it they do wear out.
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Posted: 3/11/2017 2:54:32 PM EDT
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I have seen mills like that on ebay that are used for certain types of machines, many of them from US sellers, someone made them for 5D so there is someone making them.
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Posted: 3/11/2017 4:20:01 PM EDT
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If I had to, I could also probably get away with a 5/16" square mill bit and have the shank turned down to 1/4". But for $40/ea, unless 5D folds up any time soon, I will continue to support them.
I think this is an awesome product, and one that I have finally seen enough feedback on, to make me invest and jump in. |
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Posted: 3/14/2017 7:19:23 PM EDT
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Didn't know these use a special mill bit. I was going to get one but not now.
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Posted: 3/18/2017 11:42:41 AM EDT
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Didn't know these use a special mill bit. I was going to get one but not now. Not like they will be going out of business anytime soon |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 3:02:47 AM EDT
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This jig does not fit my 308 lowers (yes I have the 308 jig) also the threads are cut very poorly screws did not fit perfectly it's already more trouble than my 80% Arms jig
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Posted: 3/24/2017 8:23:19 PM EDT
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This jig does not fit my 308 lowers (yes I have the 308 jig) also the threads are cut very poorly screws did not fit perfectly it's already more trouble than my 80% Arms jig |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 9:16:39 PM EDT
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This jig does not fit my 308 lowers (yes I have the 308 jig) also the threads are cut very poorly screws did not fit perfectly it's already more trouble than my 80% Arms jig I had a chipped yet operation mill bit and they sold me a replacement for half price. They will take care of you, some of the best customer experience that I have ever had. |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 9:22:37 PM EDT
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And I have to say, there are zero issues with the threads on my AR-15 Jig
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