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11-03-2016
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Re: Help choosing basic hand tools and workbench
Sod cnc, i'm gonna start building work benches and nock them out on eBay, mine is 7x3 and a very similar design, material came to about £45 !!!
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Re: Help choosing basic hand tools and workbench
That will be fine , as you say if it starts moving just but an L bracket to the wall.
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Re: Help choosing basic hand tools and workbench
here are my thoughts on the basic router bits you will need for starters and general jobs- post #6
add to that some surfacing bits -... -
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Re: Help choosing basic hand tools and workbench
As have been said 4x2 frame (2x4) for the folks over the pond, with diagonal brace and 40mm kitchen worktop.
As regards tools I would buy them as needed but a vernier is a big help. Its always... -
10-03-2016
Thread: Help choosing basic hand tools and workbench
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Re: Help choosing basic hand tools and workbench
I'd be inclined to make my own workbench using some suitable wood. Basic legs/frame from something like 4x2, then top it of with something equally sturdy, like 6 or 8x1.5. You could use plywood, but...
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06-03-2016
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Re: Another newbie, wising up before buying CNC router
Yo BIG JOHN is back about time you showed your face ya Old bugger. We've Missed ya . . . Well I have anyway. .:toot:
GoldTop.
I'm usually the one laying into these commercial Machines. When I... -
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Re: Another newbie, wising up before buying CNC router
In his other post 600x400 is mentioned for an aplication
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06-03-2016
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Re: Tool suggestion for PTFE
A single flute or fast helix two flute cutter should work OK.
Peck drill to control swarf length, a ramped internal strategy for your 3.5 holes and outlines should generate chips not continuous... -
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Re: Another newbie, wising up before buying CNC router
You could also ask in the RFQ section if somebody would build a machine for you as there are some machine builders on here
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Re: Another newbie, wising up before buying CNC router
Hi,
Yes, a lot of criticism is put out for makers who tout flimsy machines with poor design and cheap electronics. In some cases they damn well deserve it, especially when they do not offer any... -
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Re: Another newbie, wising up before buying CNC router
Hi Goldtop and welcome to the forum If you have only lurked for two weeks then you have not seen the value of this forum, most comments are meant in good faith and not to put the builder down in any...
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05-03-2016
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Re: Another newbie, wising up before buying CNC router
Everyone is afraid to reply, you seem a bit vulnerable to criticism and we're waiting for someone tactful to break the ice.
What other forum suggested us?
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