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  1. #61
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    Re: Mikini/VFD post-conversion cutting videos

    Hey Mike,
    Yes that is the harbor Freight saw. I would say it is marginally adequate. It saws the steel fine with a good Starrett blade but getting it to cut straight and without breaking blades took cumulatively several days of tweaking and ordering replacement parts. It works for my purposes but I would probably look for a higher quality one if I were to do it again. I think I paid around $150 or so, so I'm not crying too hard about it. It seems to cut fine now but some of the bone headed design choices are so very irritating to work around.
    warmachinellc.com

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    Re: Mikini/VFD post-conversion cutting videos

    Do you by chance have a specific alternative recommendation for under $500?
    CAD, CAM, Scanning, Modelling, Machining and more. http://www.mcpii.com/3dservices.html

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    Re: Mikini/VFD post-conversion cutting videos

    From what I gathered when looking for a saw all of the 4x6 saws are the same design, casting, etc.. They are even probably made in the same factory in China. The higher priced ones like the Jet will probably just have tighter QC and perhaps some better components. Hell, my HF came with broken and cracked bearing races right out of the box. I don't have any experience with the Jet but if I had to do again I would probably rather had taken the chance with them than to save the money and get the HF. The HF is adequate and is only tolerable to me since I worked so hard to get it cutting right and it was so inexpensive. When I can afford a better saw and have the space for it you bet I'm going to upgrade. Then I well say how bad the HF sucks compared to the new one, but for right now it is adequate. The best deal would probably be to get the Jet from Enco when they have a 20% off sale with free shipping.
    warmachinellc.com

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    Re: Mikini/VFD post-conversion cutting videos

    Couple of new videos:

    Follow up barrel pinning with improved parameters:
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    Re: Mikini/VFD post-conversion cutting videos

    Making some wood brands out of steel:
    warmachinellc.com

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    Re: Mikini/VFD post-conversion cutting videos

    New video: Subprograms and Offsets
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    Re: Mikini/VFD post-conversion cutting videos

    Quick new video:
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