Where can I get 1/4" shafted endmills???

[danmst3k]

Hi all, I'm building an MDF CNC mill and I'm using a laminate trimmer for the cutter. It has a 1/4" inch collet and I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction on where to get various endmills with 1/4" shafts. Or, is there an adaptor that can fit a 1/4" collet that allows me to change out different sized endmills? I'm almost done with the mill itself and I have all the steppers and electronics but, the whole endmill part of it still has me somewhat confused. Like, what's a good size to use for cutting MDF. And what's the basic procedure for going about actually cutting something. I know that once you zero out the machine on the workpiece you want to preserve that location but if your bits are different lengths then what happens? I know... so many questions!!! Any help would be appreciated.

Dan

[groomden]

http://imcousa.com/catalog/

looks like you have a couple hundred 1/4" shank endmills to choose from...

[danmst3k]

Hey Groomden, thanks for the link. Thats a pretty amazing site!

Dan

[groomden]

and for doing unmentionable things to wood:
http://www.amanatool.com/cnc-solid-carbide-bits.html

[groomden]

here, i've decided to pick your first bit for you

http://www.toolbarn.com/product/bosch/85911M/

play with it, and let us know what you learned about your machines likes and dislikes.

[cwdance1]

I buy mine from the below site. If you don't need them in a hurry the shipping is free.

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../accessnx.html

Thanks

[ger21]

Here's more.

http://eagleamerica.com/Solid-Carbid...ts/p/106-0202/