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    I'm sure he does know what he is talking about. I...

    I'm sure he does know what he is talking about. I was gently teasing him in that although he was talking about precision, his slightly ranting language was very imprecise. Apologies if I 'unbalanced'...
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    Sorry to be dense but I'm afraid I don't really...

    Sorry to be dense but I'm afraid I don't really see why cutting with less force as in HSM requires a heavier or stronger structure. More rigid I agree, as vibration is likely to be a bigger issue,...
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    A free source of reasonable speed (10K) AC...

    A free source of reasonable speed (10K) AC 220/240 motors is a an unwanted washing machine. On some models with a fast spin they use a multi speed reversible motor for both wash and spin which is...
  4. Hi All, Seems like we all want to create this...

    Hi All,
    Seems like we all want to create this stuff. I have just obtained a small 1/2 kilo sample of epoxy resin from a UK company here to begin experimenting with EG. I'm not sure if this resin is...
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    Thanks for the link, I hadn't seen that thread.

    Thanks for the link, I hadn't seen that thread.
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    Thanks for the input Walter, I'm very interested...

    Thanks for the input Walter, I'm very interested in the epoxy-granite ideas and had already been looking at those pages. I also have some interests in the use of free heavy precision components such...
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    Yeah, I think I did say it was a future fantasy...

    Yeah, I think I did say it was a future fantasy and I am currently on machine No1, a simple small 3 axis acme and delrin style machine.

    I was more interested what everyone thinks of high speed...
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    High Speed Machining viable for DIY??

    I have just started a small CNC router project for PCB's and small parts but I have a grandiose idea for a future larger 5 axis machine and I was wondering what everyone thinks of HSM (High Speed...
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