Originally Posted by keen  Thanks for that - most appreciated!
I am also trying to decide what size and how many tool holders to order - I'd love to hear your thoughts on your what size cutters the Tormach can run comfortably in steel - and your fav cutters and cutter holders etc. |
I got the cnc operators set and its pretty good for most needs, a great bang for the buck. I ended up getting a couple more ER20 collets in 5/16 and 3/16 sizes from my local tooling suppliers for cheaper than Tormach sells them.
It can run 1/2" cutters with little problems, you just have to keep your depth and feed on the conservative side and you will be fine. I use mostly 1/2, 3/8 endmill holders and all of the collet holders.
Order a couple of extra collets holders, I should have and still might.