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1. dyauspitr · 1789934517 · focus · HN ↗

   I considered their manual mill when I first wanted to get into CNC but then realized that a manual mill makes no sense for anything really anymore. Anything short of a CNC is a waste of time.

   1. WillAdams · 1789939555 · focus · HN ↗

      There's a lot to be said for a manual approach for certain tasks.

      For an extreme example of partisanship on this, see the Youtube channel "Inheritance Machining"

      1. kakwa_ · 1789983171 · focus · HN ↗

         I would also recommend "Artisan Makes" and "Blondiehacks" if you want something less stylized & scripted.

         Plus their machinery is a bit more realistic for a hobbyist.

         1. WillAdams · 1789989652 · focus · HN ↗

            Blondihacks is a favourite along w/ Clickspring and Pask Makes. Haven't found occasion to watch Artisan Makes yet, but it is queued up for the future.
   2. gaze · 1789956123 · focus · HN ↗

      I have a manual mill and CNC and use them in roughly equal proportion. They make plenty of sense -- especially if it's a hobby and you don't want to use another computerized thing. Manual machining is very zen.

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