I use conventional cutting as I think its faster, the adaptive uses a rapid move back to the start of the next cut which is wasted motion in my opinion. I also sharpen my cutters when they get the first .125/.250 or so dull, the cutter gets shorter but I have a new flute to work with and its the same diameter. I also use the cheaper HSS cutters as I mostly cut aluminum profiles.I also use a .25 cutter for most of my work as the Tormach doesnt handle larger cutters well in my opinion.
I made the slinger for the spindle early on as I had one incidence of coolant in the lower bearing of the spindle.
I also use a backsplash and spindle shield to contain the chips to the table, neither of these are as neat as the ones you have made but they both work well.
I do use ULSD diesel fuel for coolant with a bit of oils added, eliminates the rust and a myraid of other problems associated with coolants, I just dont like any water based product on machined surfaces, just a quirk of mine......

Your videos are very informative and nicely done, keep up the good work!