Sizing a Rotary Table for a Benchtop Vertical Milling Machine (SX3)

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OK,

I was planning on getting an 8" table, but for weight reasons I ended up going for a vertex 6" complete package which I blogged about here if anyone is interested in my reasoning and seeing some sizing pictures of how a 6" fits on a SX3 mill:

http://www.hobby-machinist.com/entry.php/26-Vertex-6-quot-H-V-Rotary-Table-for-a-Benchtop-mill-(SX3)

I am planning on making an 8" or bigger fixture plate for horizontal work........................

Interesting blog post and good point on the fixture plate, which can be easily made using the rotab itself.


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