How do you machine an angle on a milling machine?

Answer 1

It depends on what milling machine you are using. If its the over head type (looks like a drilling machine) or if its the type where an arbour runs horizontal to the machine - line a circular saw.

IN the prior you and incline the the head of the machine to the angle you need and using the correct cutter type cun angle slots end angles etc. If your using the latter machine you would normally set the jig, vice or securing system to the angle you want and use the machine to cut the work piece. There are numourus ways to cut anglles on millers its dependant on the machine you have, cutters available, work piece securing equipment and finally the type of angle required