I am in the process of installing a Haas DM-2 and I didn't realize that the widest shell mill they recommend is 2.50"
I had already purchased a 3 inch shell mill.
So to do a quick " safe test " I made a plastic shell mill end out of the tube that the tool holders came in, since it's also 3 inches.
I installed it into the side mount tool holder and slowly moved it around and also did some tool changes, and It doesn't look like it's going to come anywhere near anything to collide with it.
I only plan to run one shell mill, so it won't be sitting next to any other wide tools.
Am I missing something that might bite me down the road?
Thanks,
Kent