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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Wooden CNC router

2006-12-21 by DB Express

----- 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





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