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  1. 12-29-2006, 11:30 PM #1
    Jim Mill
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    Question Alternative Material

    I would like to know what type of material to practice on other then alumunium, to keep cost down on my 3 axis cnc mill?
    Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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    Jim Mill
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  2. 12-30-2006, 01:06 AM #2
    widgitmaster
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    try using 12L14 leaded steel, cuts really nice!
    also try plexiglas, it comes in all thicknesses too
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  3. 12-30-2006, 01:11 AM #3
    dertsap
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    mdf would work well , you can glue pieces together to get larger stock size if you need ,one sheet is cheap and would go a long way
    safe on tools as well
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  4. 12-30-2006, 01:40 AM #4
    Jim Mill
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    Widgitmaster and Detsap. I thank you for your quick reply to my inquiry.
    Is mdf (mild dentisy foam ) ? If I'm in error please correct.
    Again, Thank you,
    Jim Mill
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  5. 12-30-2006, 01:56 AM #5
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    MDF - Medium density fibre board - a man made material used as an alternative to wood.
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  6. 12-30-2006, 09:08 PM #6
    NC Cams
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    Bar soap for small parts, 4x4 wood chunks glued together for big "billets".
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