Homemade rock sliders

[AaronK]

I didn't think about that. Would a center punch not make enough of a notch in the steel to hold the end mill in place?

Typical end mills are flat. So if it's a 1/2" end mill, it's making a 1/2" cut as soon as it contacts the work. A center punch MIGHT work with a ball end mill but I wouldn't put money on it. A jobber type drill bit or a step bit are going to be way easier for hand work. Cheaper too.

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[ADVW/Liam]

This absolutely highlights that I don't know what I'm talking about. I was referring to a combination drill/countersink bit and not a center cut mill or end mill. I believe my own confusion has been caused by watching YouTube videos where the hobbyist misspoke when using a lathe or mill. That, or I have so much new information bouncing around in my head that I cant keep it all straight. I'll try to proofread and research my terms better before posting.

 

[AaronK]

Oh! Yeah those would probably work fine 😛

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