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    Something off with Vevor

    I feel your pain! I wouldn't accept anything less than a new motor either! Keep on them.
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    Homemade cabbing machine from scrap.

    Nice job!
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    Laser Cutter/Engraver

    I can answer this question, I cut those and many other alloys all the time and the thickness you are interested usually takes about 5 minutes depending on the size and complexity of the shape with my 30W Raycus fiber laser.
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    Laser Cutter/Engraver

    That's nice Chris! Enjoy it, if you are on FB there's a few laser groups that are fantastic to correspond with.
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    help making small hinges

    Turned out great!
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    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    Well I'm not one to judge! If you've done it then I have to take your word for it. I guess because I've been warned about it I've never tried....perhaps I should, some of that neg Rake stuff can produce beautiful finishes on stainless.
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    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    You might get away with light cuts but even the seller here where I am (which deals with much larger machinery than this) warns against it.
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    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    I guess I shouldn't say deficiencies but like all lathe products coming in from overseas geared for the hobbyist they are made to that price specification so with that overall quality of fit and finish suffer, things like the gibs not being ground to a very good finish and gearing selection...
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    Machine Considering Buying a King 1236ML Looking for Opinions

    Geez the thing looks practically brand new! Nice score! I have one as well and for the most part it's a good machine. you learn it's deficiencies quick and with some tweaks it can be a decent machine.
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    Tool Eastwood powder coating gun.

    I don't have that brand but one similar from Caswell! All the points made by skippyelwell are good. I can't stress enough how important a good ground is. I pounded a 1/2" dia copper rod into the ground for the best possible option. An encloser of some sort is best, they say not and mention just...
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