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    CNC Mill vs Lathe for first machine tool

    Walk before you run. I can appreciate that. I decided to start with a wobbler, as is tradition. This weekend I managed to make the frame and the foot, milled down to final size, drill the holes and tap the bottom of the frame. I also cut and threaded the pivot pin because I wanted to play with...
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    CNC Mill vs Lathe for first machine tool

    Well I'm definitely open to suggestions!
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    CNC Mill vs Lathe for first machine tool

    Thanks for the input guys. For better or worse the guy sold the CNC mill to someone else before I had a chance to look at it. I ended up going with the Taig lathe, and their milling attachment. I also got a ton of accessories, the slitting saw, a fly cutter, tool bits, etc. However once I...
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    CNC Mill vs Lathe for first machine tool

    Hey guys, I'm "new" to the forum but I've been lurking around for a month or so. I really want to start making small stirling engines. Possibly a flame licker at some point, and maybe some day far down the line a small IC engine. But mostly just stirling engines. After doing a lot...
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