[instructor37]

I'm now sketching out a double sided angle fixture that will hold 2 heads at once, and according to my tape measure, I should be able to mount 2 heads on the table at once, drill and tap the rocker studs and drill out the stock guides all in one setup.

Please post a picture when its done. We have been doing some small engine work with our machines, but nothing like that.

[sharpshooter90]

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[markd98]

Like others have said in this forum, I think the Shopmaster offers a lot of machining capability for the money, especially with the CNC system. I have both the Patriot and the version before. I think both are solid, accurate enough, and great space savers. The Patriot is much tighter out of the crate, but a little pre-op check will tune the older versions to within advertised spec. Other 3 in 1's I tried were only usable for light cuts in aluminum. Some of the newer ones from Smithy are better. Shopmasters design is superior for the mill, and at least as good for the lathe. I give them a thumbs up.