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    Tool boring bars for HSS bits

    Thanks. That's what I found on https://makeitfrommetal.com/how-to-machine-acrylic-get-it-right-the-first-time/
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    Tool boring bars for HSS bits

    My lathe came with a brazed carbide boring bar set, which I have used in a grooved quick change holder. I also have a larger index-able carbide boring bar with quick change holder. My current turning project is in acrylic, not steel or aluminum, so I think I will need to use HSS bits to get the...
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    Plasma cut quality

    Yes, I was thinking non OEM would be fine. I'm still working out the subtleties.
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    Plasma cut quality

    It definitely kicks up from the pilot to a plasma jet. It does cut, but then tends to fill in behind the cut. The last inch of cut, before I stop, is always quite clean.
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    Plasma cut quality

    Ground moved to a more bare area. I've got good compressor capacity (vertical 2hp, 10cfm, on 220v) which switches on at 90 psi, local regulator (set to 87) and trap (It's dry) and the T45 power supply (requires 80+ psi) built in regulator set so that the built in gauge is in the green (I've now...
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    Plasma cut quality

    I don't plasma cut frequently, but I have been recently, while modifying my workbench. I've narrowed the bench and was ready to cut down the 1/8" top, so I did a few test cuts to setup the machine. Air pressure is right in the middle green LED (Hypertherm T45). I tried currents from 25-35 and...
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    Mobile stock storage rack

    I made four, two height, wall racks. The studs I chose allow me to store anything from 4'2" to 20' (shorter lengths on the right and left two lower racks + long across the top of all four racks). I try to keep the ends even, so that I can at least see what alloy/shape I have, even if I don't...
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    First Vertical Mill - $1,500 (Maple Ridge)

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    Shop turntable for grinders etc.

    I have my grinder and benchtop drill press back to back, like you, but on an old 15" section of kitchen cabinet. Maybe I just need a larger used cabinet, but I'm afraid it will intrude on my lathe standing space too much, while using it as an equipment island. Your grinders look uncomfortably...
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    Shop turntable for grinders etc.

    Yes, I was thinking the balls would wear into the plywood pretty quickly, without a large steel ring to run on. I think I have a leftover 12" lazy susan bearing, from when I made my hardware storage turntables....just need to find it. That is the style of clamp I was thinking of.
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