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| Mike K:
This is my third project with the X2 mill. I could probably buy clamps, but making stuff is so much fun...plus the learning experience. I also got to use the angle blocks I made earllier. I milled the angles on the small clamps, and even that was painstaking. Yes, Santa, I NEED a bigger mill. So I knew I had to lop off the wedges on the bandsaw. I was very surprised...The setup worked so well that I only needed a 5-10 thou finish pass. Too bad I don't know anyone who needs clamps, as I hated to take the setup down. I didn't take any pics of drilling the holes, as that's pretty boring. This is what I have right now: And there it stands until I make a knurler for the handles. That's the kitchen counter and I'm single, so it might just stay right there for a while. :) Mike |
| chuck foster:
looking good mike :thumbup:............those clamps will come in very handy. i have some i made in high school and i use them almost every day. chuck :wave: |
| bogstandard:
Very nicely made Mike. I am a great believer in making more than you need while you have everything set up. BTW, you don't have to be single to be able to leave things on a counter top like that. But you have to become deaf when the tongue lashings start, and have a good nose to search out where they eventually ended up. Bogs |
| Mike K:
I made these as a starter project and haven't needed them yet, so hopefully they'll get used as I get into engines and other projects. Bogs, I saw one guy - maybe it was another forum - he had his mini-mill setup right next to his bed. And his wife let him! Mike |
| arnoldb:
Nice job on those Mike. Arnold |
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