Why I Still Love Using a Manual Miller

I've spent a lot of years standing in front of a manual miller, and honestly, there's just something about that tactile feedback you can't get from a CNC machine. Don't get me wrong, I love technology as much as the next guy, and seeing a multi-axis mill fly through a complex program is impressive. But if you're looking for the soul of a machine shop, you usually find it where the handles are shiny from decades of use and the floor is covered in blue chips that were cut by hand. ...

May 16, 2026 · 6 min · Sjoerd Amity