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Re: Next tools for 5940's machine shop
This year we fixed up an old bandsaw, and purchased a belt/disk sander combination. It seems like they revolutionized out fabrication abilities! We are pretty far from getting a lathe or mill, but I'd say our next step is a sheet metal brake. I also just purchased a step drill bit, and it is really nice to make clean and accurate holes.

I guess I'd recommend a sheet metal brake...
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