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Old 10-24-07, 05:36 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Re: Mills

Thanks for the inputs so far gents. It's all been pretty interesting. As I progress through my build I keep running across things where I think, "Damn, if I only had a mill and lathe I could..."

I kept thinking about a budget one but could never bring myself to pull the trigger. I have lately been scouring craigslist for shops selling off gear so we'll see what happens.

I hear you on the bigger is better (more stable) thing. I just can't quite justify the big machines. I found one which would probably be a good compromise but I was a little too late for it- and it came with a selection of cutters, blocks, and other accessories. I bet another one will come up though.

Thanks for the thought so far.
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