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Re: Wooden CNC router

2006-12-22 by Dave Mucha

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, DB Express <dbxprss@...> wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: derekhawkins <eldata@...>
> >>If you are using it primarily for milling, go with the R8,
> >>and if the application is primarily drilling use the morse.
> 
> >I see this many times but wonder how relevant it is to home hobbyist 
> 
> Not at all.  I've got my mind on industry.  R8 works just fine for
drilling too.  We use our Bridgeports to do a lot of precision
drilling.  For home use the R8 is great.  Tools and adapters are easy
to get from a multitude of suppliers.  For drilling, get one of these:
>
<http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=290-3010&PMPXNO=947126&PARTPG=INLMK32>
> Then buy a drill chuck with a standard female jacobs taper to mount
on it, and you will have a very nice precision drilling setup.
> 
> Nels


A lot of guys try to support LittleMAchineShop as he caters to the 7x
lathe and the mini-mill. For example

http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=1676

Make sure you need a 33JT or a whatever for your drill chuck.  There
are a few different ones you can get.

Dave

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