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    Mike R reacted to jcdammeyer's post in the thread Mikes shop activities with Like Like.
    I would mount on the back with pulleys. I'd also set it up so you could do 1:2 so you can still stay in the high torque end of the...
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    Mike R replied to the thread Mikes shop activities.
    They are aluminum, but not foil - 18ga. Found it - my initial search online didn't come up with the right name - bun pan...
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    Mike R replied to the thread Mikes shop activities.
    Todays update: just a few house keeping items and spending more money on a new mini project. I found these large baking pans at Costco...
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    Mike R reacted to Feeop's post in the thread DMC2 Mini Mill - Another build and review with Like Like.
    The tray came from Amaz. WirthCo 22x22. A bit pricy but it'll last. My Machine came with a vise and pins to hold it in place, but I'm...
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    Mike R replied to the thread How good/bad is your 3 jaw chuck.
    I don't think a 6 jaw is necessarily more precise, maybe people think so cause they are more expensive? My understanding is that a 6...
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    Mike R replied to the thread DMC2 Mini Mill - Another build and review.
    Nice, I have a question or 2: Where did you get the drip tray? Its a better fit than the Costco one I got (but was only $9). And what...
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    Mike R reacted to Feeop's post in the thread DMC2 Mini Mill - Another build and review with Like Like.
    Day 11 Machine build complete. Electrical went smoothly (once I had all the wires). Next up pre checks, Mach3 and initial run up...
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    Mike R reacted to Dan Dubeau's post in the thread What's Paul up to? with Like Like.
    I'm on the fence about building myself the old fashioned way (I really want to, as I do for everything), or just going the easy Ikea...
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    Mike R reacted to mickeyf's post in the thread Babbit !? $10/lb Near Victoria with Like Like.
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/515860931351059/ Maybe not a "deal" but first time I've actually seen any for sale. I have...
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    Mike R replied to the thread Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion.
    Which is what you'd expect from a production machine which is to Gerrit's point. Doesn't translate well to a small light duty machine...
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    Mike R replied to the thread What's Paul up to?.
    For the cost, Ikea wins. And its not cheaply made or all made in China either. Things like hinges from Italy, door fronts USA (ok, not...
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    Mike R replied to the thread Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion.
    the rpm and sfm were much lower on the carbide? whats up with that? something is off with the calcs. And the feed per rev tripled...
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    Mike R replied to the thread Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion.
    Thats a carbide drill - you'll want to check what a HSS drill does (unless you have a carbide drill?)
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    Mike R replied to the thread Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion.
    Feeds and speeds is a place where it can make or break your day. The thing with a home brew cnc is you don't know its capabilities...
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    Mike R reacted to Doggggboy's post in the thread H2D? with Like Like.
    I think a lot of us forget about the ability of most slicers to somewhat easily break up a larger model into parts and pieces that are...
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