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Originally Posted by AdamHeard
We have 2-3 sherline machines (and just converted one to CNC). They are pretty handy for making spacers.
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Seconded. During my years as a student on 1747, I had one of the shop's 7 lathes dedicated to making aluminum spacers. What I would do is drill out a rod of Aluminum as far as my drill bit would do, and as needed, use a cutoff bit to cut spacers as needed. In addition to producing better spacers, it was also faster then a band saw.
I also had a lathe dedicated to making PVC spacers... same deal, only no drilling required.
294: I strongly suggest getting a mini-lathe... You'd be surprised how much can be done with one.
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