New To Machining-ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE

[phyter23]

Im not sure if this is the correct place for this question but ill throw it out there anyway.
Im going to be purchasing a HF 8x12 and an X2 both small enough for my limited space and yet very capable of small jobs. My question is what else do i need ? I would love to get list of all accessories that i may need
Tooling, vise, quick change tool post, ect. Thanks all in advance for the info
Wish me luck in learning to machine!!!
Nate

[ZipSnipe]

indicator,dial test indicator, dial calipers, grinder(so ya can resharpen your bits) , square set, clamp set, wiggler set,small vise(3"), and lots of patience.

[yetiman]

Listed below are some examples of what is in the list. Not nessesarily what to buy just so you can see what they are. Look around and buy the best measuring instruments you can afford then take care of them. The precision of your work is directly dependant on the precision of your tools. Just starting out though with hobby sized equipment the lower priced imports should work just fine for you.

Indicator
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1593

Dial Test Indicator
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1249

Dove tail indicator holder
This is something that I don't see mentioned too often but
it extremely handy to have when using your dti. Follow the product number link
on the page for a pic.
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMKD?S...01=1&SICOUNT=1

Dial Calipers
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1235

Parallels
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1893

Kurt style 3" vice
I would reccomend the kurt style of vice if you think that most of your work
will be on parts that can be held in a vice. It is easier to work with than a screwless
vice when the size of the parts you are making varies quite a bit
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=2500

Screwless vice
Little cheaper than kurt style vice. The difference and the reason its called a screwless
vice is that there is no screw that tightens the jaws together.
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1590

Clamps
These are for a micro mill, what I have at the house I don't know the size of the
mini mill T slots off the top of my head.
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=2039

Set of collets that fit the mini mill spindle taper. Either 3MT or R8 for the mini mill
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=2023

By no means a complete list but gives you something of an idea. The tooling depends on what you will be making. A set of drills will be needed and a set of end mills. Taps can generally be purchase as need them and a set builds up from there. Also a set of center drills. On the end mills 2 flute mills cut almuminum much better then 4 flute.

Thats all I've got off the top of my head for now. Good luck with your machining.

[yetiman]

Listed below are some examples of what is in the list. Not nessesarily what to buy just so you can see what they are. Look around and buy the best measuring instruments you can afford then take care of them. The precision of your work is directly dependant on the precision of your tools. Just starting out though with hobby sized equipment the lower priced imports should work just fine for you.

Indicator
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1593

Dial Test Indicator
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1249

Dove tail indicator holder
This is something that I don't see mentioned too often but
it extremely handy to have when using your dti. Follow the product number link
on the page for a pic.
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMKD?S...01=1&SICOUNT=1

Dial Calipers
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1235

Parallels
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1893

Kurt style 3" vice
I would reccomend the kurt style of vice if you think that most of your work
will be on parts that can be held in a vice. It is easier to work with than a screwless
vice when the size of the parts you are making varies quite a bit
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=2500

Screwless vice
Little cheaper than kurt style vice. The difference and the reason its called a screwless
vice is that there is no screw that tightens the jaws together.
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1590

Clamps
These are for a micro mill, what I have at the house I don't know the size of the
mini mill T slots off the top of my head.
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=2039

Set of collets that fit the mini mill spindle taper. Either 3MT or R8 for the mini mill
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=2023

Not a complete list to be sure but it gives some idea of whats needed.

[yetiman]

Listed below are some examples of what is in the list. Not nessesarily what to buy just so you can see what they are. Look around and buy the best measuring instruments you can afford then take care of them. The precision of your work is directly dependant on the precision of your tools. Just starting out though with hobby sized equipment the lower priced imports should work just fine for you.

Indicator
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1593

Dial Test Indicator
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1249

Dove tail indicator holder
This is something that I don't see mentioned too often but
it extremely handy to have when using your dti. Follow the product number link
on the page for a pic.
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMKD?S...01=1&SICOUNT=1

Dial Calipers
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1235

Parallels
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1893

Kurt style 3" vice
I would reccomend the kurt style of vice if you think that most of your work
will be on parts that can be held in a vice. It is easier to work with than a screwless
vice when the size of the parts you are making varies quite a bit
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=2500

Screwless vice
Little cheaper than kurt style vice. The difference and the reason its called a screwless
vice is that there is no screw that tightens the jaws together.
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=1590

Clamps
These are for a micro mill, what I have at the house I don't know the size of the
mini mill T slots off the top of my head.
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=2039

Set of collets that fit the mini mill spindle taper. Either 3MT or R8 for the mini mill
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/pro...ProductID=2023

Not a complete list to be sure but it gives some idea of whats needed.