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  1. 08-03-2020 #1
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    Sorry Jazz....Just lots of things to think about and my goal posts keep on moving....
    I remember you mentioning that now.
    It just that Extrusion is crazy expensive here and if the basic foundations are wrong, it carries all the way through the machine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sterob View Post
    It just that Extrusion is crazy expensive here and if the basic foundations are wrong, it carries all the way through the machine.
    If it's that expensive then why not use steel and find a machine shop who can surface the faces.? It might be cheaper and end up stronger.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JAZZCNC View Post
    If it's that expensive then why not use steel and find a machine shop who can surface the faces.? It might be cheaper and end up stronger.
    Yes, thats an option as well.... I will keep that in mind, thanks.
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