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Re: CNC mill conversion ?s
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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
Tooling can cost as much as the machine, so research that as you make your decisions.
This is VERY true. I've spent as much on tooling(and measuring instruments) as I did on my mill, and I still have a wish list a mile long.

Also do you have a lathe? I would(and did) go for manual mill + manual lathe over just a CNC mill.
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