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Looking for a better mag base
- Thread starter DavidR8
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Aluminum t-slot covers. I hate cleaning t-slots.
Yes, they help out a lot
a lot of people sell them, mine are from Grizzly, I’ve had mine for years, new number is T1166.
Are they sold by the width of the T slot? I see a lot of 5/8, but I believe I have 9/16 slots on my millrite (I'll have to check). I know I had to mill down my 5/8 T nuts to work.
I am thinking yours are 14mm slots. 9/16=.5625. 25.1mm/inch. .5625x24.1=14.11mm
I doubt it, my mill predates metric in the United States
Awesome, thanks! The part numbers really help! To be particularly greedy: I'm guessing noone carries 5/16" ones that stay below the surface? I'm running a 2 part vise on my shaper, and noticed that the T slots just FILL with chips!
EDIT: I notice Grizzly actually has 10 and 12 mm as well! Sadly, no 8mm, so my shaper is just going to have to deal.
No worries, we can supply a list of soup kitchens in your area.
Here is a really nice shop made indicator holder along with a tutorial of the thoughts going into the design and full instructions on how to make it:
I hear you! I've been shovelling money out the door like I'm stoking the firebox of a steam locomotive!!!
(there should be a warning at the door... mind you there were many mentions of "oohh we can help you spend your money" from @mikey @mmcmdl @darkzero @Aukai and a raft of others, hoodlums, all of em!
Wait until you get your hands on a PH2040 and see how fast and easy it is to use and how rigid it is. Then you'll see why this stand has become my go-to stand. Yup, I admit that I enjoy spending your money but I try hard not to waste it.