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    Milling machine working height?

    Thanks, I have some thin wall 1.5" and 2" I was going to use. Man steel is getting expensive. Thought about wheels, but pallet jack works well for moving it around. Saw a few things on net regarding anti vibration pads and adjustable legs I was considering. Wouldn't mind seeing member pics of...
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    Milling machine working height?

    @phaxtris Yes that makes sense. Thanks and thanks.
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    Milling machine working height?

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    Milling machine working height?

    @phaxtris Thanks, was thinking along those lines until draw bar height mentioned. Good to hear you are happy with that. Hoping to avoid hacking apart finished product due to not fitting me.
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    Milling machine working height?

    Good point. It would definitely have been a stretch from height I was thinking of. It is Zay 7045 FG. Think I will add that to original post. Thanks.
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    Milling machine working height?

    Is there a rule of thumb or something for best working height ergonomics while standing at mill? For example, sitting at desk forearms 90 degrees at desk height? The model is Zay 7045FG. Current stand/cupboard much to low as is and calling it 16 gauge would be generous. If I build something...
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    Broken brazed carbide tooling

    Is it possible the ones ground to odd shapes are HSS bits?
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    Fitting a bushing

    I guess you wanted to make your own, but these bearing bushings are pretty cheap. $9 on amazon ca for two 20mmx23mm. Not your size but I'm sure something is out there you could make work. Could probably add some lube slots or? if you thought you needed them. I would post link but not enough...
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    GS Tooling milling vise reviews?

    Thanks @Crosche that would be ideal. Will see if seller will ship.
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    GS Tooling milling vise reviews?

    @Dabbler Thanks, fully open to suggestions. Curious how they work, off to check out your link. Currently leaning to maybe 5" offshore vice and not paying premium price. Will give me better understanding what I need, and can use it on drill press if not happy. I bet with sinking dollar $1k...
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