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  1. 05-02-2009, 10:07 PM #1
    slashmaster
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    When do I use 2 flute and when 4 flute?

    I got my first mill Yesterday (an X3) and my first set of endmills (CEN-TECH 20 piece titanium coated). The endmill set has 10 2 flute and 10 4 flute endmills from 3/16-3/4". My question is when do I use the 2 flute and when the 4 flute? Oh yeah, I have another question I had to take the X3 apart to get it in my basement and put it back together and am having trouble getting the right tightness for the gibs. Could I get some advice? Thanks!
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  2. 05-03-2009, 12:31 AM #2
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    For a discussion of 2-flute Vs 4-flute see this thread.
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