I did some test today.
First I wanted to check if the table is perpendicular to the spindle. I mounted a dial indicator to the spindle column and measured off the table bed as I ran the x and y axis back and forth. There was less than .002" runout.
Then I placed the mag base on the table and measured off the spindle column as I moved it up and down. I checked from the side and the front and again less that .002"
So I assume I can rule out the machine squareness?
I cut the piece of copper shown in the diagram in all four directions. The swirl marks evened out but some area's look better than others.
The result is better than the one direction cut on the block beside it.
The inserts feel sharp but I think I will replace them with some bullnose one's as was suggested.
Thanks for the help.
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