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The only reason I switched to Fusion instead of using Solidworks was the price. I have an infinitely renewable Fusion license for $400 a year. I got rid of Solidworks a long time ago so can't really remember specifics about it now. The stuff I do isn't complicated enough to need any high end...

You should really watch a few youtube tutorials. It will make a big difference in your understanding. The advice Arbutus gave about forgetting everything and starting over is 100% correct. I switched from Solidworks to fusion and tried to use both for a while. I deleted Solidworks and just used...

I'll have a look in the scrap bin at work. There is usually some two conductor in there and sometimes 3 conductor. Twisted together to eliminate interference and insulated with teflon. It's leftovers from wiring aircraft so its really good quality.

A slab saw cuts the material into slices. I cut them to about 1/4" thick. The slab saw I use has a 16" diamond blade in it. Smaller and much larger ones are available. Then you cut the slab to size with a smaller saw called a trim saw. I don't have one of these yet.

Are there any issues with the shaft only being supported towards the centre? What diameter is the shaft? Are the wheels 6" or 8".

Joe Pie has a really good video about troubleshooting fly cutters. It's on Youtube. I seem to recall him talking about how to correct your situation.

I ran across this while surfing the internet this morning. I thought it was funny.

It seems to be in fantastic condition. Really smooth operation and no backlash that I can see. I always though it was normal for a bench vise to to have a half turn or more of backlash in it. I'm going to be spoiled now.

I wandered through a pawn shop last week and noticed a small bench vise. I am looking for a bigger one but went over to have a look at it. Surprisingly to me it was a Bison vise made in Poland. Model PJWT-80. I consider this to be one of my best ever finds in a pawn shop and it was only $30. I...

I looked into ordering a grinder similar to a cabking. I just couldn't find anything that could handle 3 wheels on each side and was slow enough. I think a 3 phase motor with a VFD would be great.