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  1. 01-05-2013, 08:44 AM #1
    Butter
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    CNC Setup Advice

    For many years I've been thinking of building a cnc mill but lately I've decided to convert my lathe/mill to cnc. I am looking for any advice in the general set up.
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  2. 01-05-2013, 04:34 PM #2
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    Having a republican and a democrat clamp kit side-by-side is a good start!
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  3. 01-05-2013, 04:47 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by fizzissist View Post
    Having a republican and a democrat clamp kit side-by-side is a good start!
    As long as both are under the clamps and you tighten them extremely tight as to control them.
    A lazy man does it twice.
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  4. 01-06-2013, 01:35 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fastest1 View Post
    As long as both are under the clamps and you tighten them extremely tight as to control them.
    You forgot to mention they need to be parallel Jersey 480oz Steppers.

    Thanks for the help guys
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