First a couple of questions;
Is it an R-8 or Morse-X(3, 4, 5) Taper? What diameter is your drawbar? Is the endmill in a holder or a collet?
It is hard to determine much without actually seeing it, but it sounds like you made need to block the spindle from beneath in some fashion that allows the stuck endmill to be removed, maybe using a split bearing type press attachment, and then taking a fairly substantial whack at it either on the drawbar or the aforementioned metal rod. Chances are you will mess up something, but as long as it is not the spindle the rest is easily replaced albeit costly.
Good Luck
From: "vickery757@verizon.net" <vickery757@verizon.net>
To: GrizHFMinimill@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 11:09 AM
Subject: [GrizHFMinimill] Help! My end mill is stuck in my machine!
To: GrizHFMinimill@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 11:09 AM
Subject: [GrizHFMinimill] Help! My end mill is stuck in my machine!
Hello all
I'm in a jam. My end mill is stuck in my machine. My draw bar will not thread right . The draw bar is slipping. I've tried using a metal rod to knock it out, no luck. Help!
Thank you for any thoughts
Lee
I'm in a jam. My end mill is stuck in my machine. My draw bar will not thread right . The draw bar is slipping. I've tried using a metal rod to knock it out, no luck. Help!
Thank you for any thoughts
Lee
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