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Old 04-23-2010, 07:20 PM
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vvery first cuts, ever. no tramming or anything (i know i know). 9/16" 2 flute end mill.


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Old 04-24-2010, 01:30 PM
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How much did you get it for?
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747 shipped

with the brushless 500w motor, it handles a 3/4" mill like a champ.
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nice!! what ya gona do next?
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nice!! what ya gona do next?
make a base/column brace and then some random stuff ive had plans for
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SLICK! I'm in the process of building my own little mini machine shop as well.
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very nice piece of equipment.
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SLICK! I'm in the process of building my own little mini machine shop as well.
its not a big ole bp but it is great for wht its meant for. im goin to be pushing this thing an right now im testing it on a turbine housing flange. light passes are ok ish but the feed and spindle speed hve to be just right.
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^ That's a nice price for something along those lines. I'd rather spend some extra time making passes than spending a small fortune on a bad *** mill. Maybe if I was manufacturing, but for my garage that'd be perfect!
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