My observation - there is a zzzing noise as you pull out of the vertical. This often means it's not cutting perfectly straight, usually indicates sharpening time - you can move the blade over at the far end before you finish the cut, saves a few seconds, chk out the shootouts
Totally. I've become way more comfortable milling after a few years of very regular milling. I now sharpen before I know I need to be efficient, and save time and effort by milling the last piece of scrap with out having to swing the blade. Even now I feel I keep figuring little things out.
