Machine work, milling... anyone here do it?

[Greg]

Anyone here capable of doing some milling?

I have a small project in mind, basically take a railroad spike and cut a slot in the side big enough for business cards. Spikes are pretty soft metal. Anyone do this kind of stuff?

I'd probably have 5-10 cut.

 

[Mouse]

If the cut can go all the way through, how about a drill press for two end holes, connect the holes using angle grinder? I would think finding someone with a drill press is easier than a mill.

 

[Greg]

If the cut can go all the way through, how about a drill press for two end holes, connect the holes using angle grinder? I would think finding someone with a drill press is easier than a mill.

I actually don't want the cut all the way thru, but 3/4 of the way. I have a drill press, hence the question about milling it.

And I want it to look professional, not like I hacked away at it with my grinder.

 

[Tonkaman]

I’d use the excuse to buy a mill!

 

[Pile of parts]

I have a friend that does and probably would...

 

[Greg]

I’d use the excuse to buy a mill!

I was pricing out machines before I got back on here!

I have a friend that does and probably would...

Excellent, want to ask if he's interested and let me know, if he is?

 

[Pile of parts]

Will do. I'll let you know.

 

[4x4_Welder]

I need to get my mini mill here. It's languishing in storage in Oregon.