I'm planning a Tormach PCNC1100 purchase early next year, so I have been tool shopping for vises, calipers, etc.... and one item I am undecided on is a good face mill. I like the TTS system, and will likely start off with the CNC set, but the 1.5" face mill seems a bit spendy when compared with some of the offerings from say, Shars.

The last face mill I used was 10 years ago, and was a 5" Kennametal unit in a 20 horse cat 50 spindle.

What are the practical limits with a 2HP R8? Is a 2.5" too much tool for the Tormach?

Danny Brija