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    Ball & Socket

    Cool. I just bought some large steel balls to make a bunch of universal welding/fab table fixtures, and I like your socket design much better than what I was going to do....I may have to take some inspiration from it.....
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    So sad. The poor sod limits himself to sockets and wrenches and such

    Not even a single machinist tool in the pile. A life wasted....
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    Looking for milling machine purchase help/advice

    While similar, no two of us are the same. My mills see way more work than the lathe.
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    Tips/Techniques Wall covering in garage shop.

    I have OSB in mine. Was there when I moved in, but I certainly love being able to screw stuff pretty much anywhere to the walls. If I were going from scratch with a clean slate I'd probably spring for 12mm/ 1/2" plywood, and paint it. Looks a bit more professional and finished, and I always...
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    Welcome to Westwood Metalworks, What is he building in there?

    Flat platten done. Lots of adjustment, and symmetrical 4 ways so I can flip it if it starts to wear. I have a bit of (re) design work to finish before I get started on the table. Also ordered a vevor vfd for it, which should be here tomorrow. I found my motivation for this project...
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    Welcome to Westwood Metalworks, What is he building in there?

    I wore slipons like that for years. Last pair got wore down so much I had to throw them out. New job requires 6" boots. Someday I'll buy another pair of slipons..... Uno reverso, back to metalworking....
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    Looking for milling machine purchase help/advice

    I think like that everytime I have to turn sideways to navigate my shop..... You could always build a shed :D
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    Looking for milling machine purchase help/advice

    Yeah, there's a tipping point. Really comes down to what you're making and plan on making with it. Truthfully, most of my projects done to date on my Excello could have been done on a bench top. A few would have pushed it, especially in the Z, as that seems to be the limiting factor as your...
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    Best steel shaping option

    Congrats on your first real part. Those roughing cutters are great, and sure are nice for hand feeding. Within about 10 thou isn't bad for a first project. Well done!
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    Looking for milling machine purchase help/advice

    Welcome. Most of us are expert yak shavers here. :D Can't help with mill selection as I have no experience with smaller ones. I DO have experience with fitting full sized machines in a single car garage, so I'd say go for a full size machine :D. There are quite a few others here that are...
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