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    Sticky: Thanks.

    Thanks.
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    Sticky: Is the Sniper feedneck the same as the "Empire...

    Is the Sniper feedneck the same as the "Empire AXE/MINI Clamping Feed Neck"?
  3. I know this is an old thread, but if you still...

    I know this is an old thread, but if you still need a source try >> http://www.centuryspring.com/Store/search_compression.php
    Put in your spring specs and pull up the spring you want then click on...
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    I'm giving the best advice I can based on real...

    I'm giving the best advice I can based on real life experience, what worth have you added to this thread to help the guy out?
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    Smart ass.

    Smart ass.
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    I like to spend the money right the first time so...

    I like to spend the money right the first time so I don't have to spend it a second time to upgrade down the road, that goes for tools and hobbies both but especially tools.
    I ALWAYS wish I would...
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    Here's some info>>...

    Here's some info>>
    http://www.mcmaster.com/#about-aluminum/=u8oga0
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    I've seen guys disassemble knee mills so they can...

    I've seen guys disassemble knee mills so they can move them down the basement stairs, so really a rigger isn't necessary if you have the ambition to save a few bucks. :D
    I setup, installed and wired...
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    Just to prove a point I did a single search for a...

    Just to prove a point I did a single search for a Bridgeport and found this (40 miles from me)>>
    Bridgeport Type I Varispeed, 42" X 9", 1-1/2 HP 220-3, X and Y ball screws, static phase converter,...
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    It's human nature to defend the choices we make....

    It's human nature to defend the choices we make. ;)

    I did a great deal of research too before I purchased my first machine, I was lucky in that I had a machinist that took the time to explain to...
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    Well good for you Andrew, he ask for advise so...

    Well good for you Andrew, he ask for advise so I'm giving mine. I've been in his exact shoes so I get where he's coming from. I'm relaying information I wanted to hear when I didn't know better. A...
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    I purchased this mill...

    I purchased this mill and a ton of tooling. At the time I knew exactly NOTHING about machining, I had never even seen a milling machine in person before then. In all I spent about 12K to get started...
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    Go for it, I think Walmart has that on special...

    Go for it, I think Walmart has that on special this week. Good luck in your quest.
    :)
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    Yea, look for a used Bridgeport>...

    Yea, look for a used Bridgeport>
    http://portcitymakerspace.com/default/assets/Image/Bridgeport.jpg
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    This is the base machine Simon has, remember this...

    This is the base machine Simon has, remember this is the base price, you still have to add all your options. :)
    http://haascnc.com/we_spec1.asp?id=VF-2&sizeID=30_40INCH_VMC#gsc.tab=0

    Here's his...
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    My advice to everyone is to stay away from...

    My advice to everyone is to stay away from anything 'bench top'. To me it's the same advice I would give my best friend he was getting into paintball and wanted to go to Walmart to buy his first set...
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    10K-15K will get your foot in the door, unless...

    10K-15K will get your foot in the door, unless you are lucky and stumble onto a fantastic deal of some kind. Buying a machine is the cheapest part of getting started. ;)
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    There's not a single answer to that question but...

    There's not a single answer to that question but more like 10,000+ different ones! Your best bet is to get on youtube and start watching videos, but here are a few to get you started>

    Here are 4...
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    AND Bud Orr as I remember TK mentioning many...

    AND Bud Orr as I remember TK mentioning many years ago....
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    That was my first purchase, redid all my...

    That was my first purchase, redid all my programming, didn't overlook too much! :foul:
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    If there was an auto backup on my CAD/CAM I would...

    If there was an auto backup on my CAD/CAM I would have it covered. I was thinking something like System Restore or HP has something called Recovery Manager, however I don't believe those will restore...
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    No clue what that is...

    No clue what that is...
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    Power Outage! Lost an entire CAD/CAM file!

    Is there anyway to recover a file that was lost during a power outage? All my work had been saved a few seconds before the power went out, but when I rebooted my computer the file was empty is there...
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    Getting close to finishing the project, here are...

    Getting close to finishing the project, here are the regulators>>
    http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/FGLPRStraightandCurved_zps47ba4f54.jpg

    They are sleeper Foregrip LPR's for...
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    I went ahead and used the duro90, haven't tested...

    I went ahead and used the duro90, haven't tested them yet but I don't see why they wont work. :)

    http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/LPRValveSeals_zps9ee53f4f.jpg
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