Anyone use an end mill for squaring?

[Andrew_K99]

I've not seen it mentioned before so I am not sure if it is a bad idea ...

Could you use an end mill [like this one] for squaring blanks on the lathe?

Basically same idea as shown [here] but with with an end mill instead of sand paper.

Is this over kill?

FYI I have no experience with end mills, it just sems they'd work similar to the barrel trimmers sold for pens.

 

[cnirenberg]

I have used an endmill to cut in a recess. No problems with it. I typically use a forstner bit to do the work. Works like a charm, and thay are available at all the hardware/box stores. I've heard that a router bit will do the trick as well, but haven't had a chance to try it out.

 

[holmqer]

I would recommend an interchangeable pilot aircraft type counterbore instead.

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This would accept the CSUSA interchangeable pilots (3/16 shank), but drive the cutter with the counterbore shank rather than with the pilot shaft.