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Re: Cheapish CNC machine

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Originally Posted by dirtbikerxz View Post
What is the thickest block of aluminum do you think it can work with? (just wondering about the height of the z axis)
You can get about 2.25" of max height if you:
  • Use the stock wasteboard
  • Use the stock z-height plates

If you make your own brackets or sink a hole into the wasteboard, you can get a theoretical maximum of about 5-6". There's guides on youtube; it is opensource after all.
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