Re: Opinions on $250 cnc machine

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> >Ron, I was hoping that I would find someone who knows how to

> >granite surface plates. I would like to either drill thru the

> >and pass bolts through to attach the gantry towers. Or if it is

> >can "speed certs" be driven into a hole drilled in granite?
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> NO , NO !
> Never pound anything , It is harder to get location with the

> inserts but they should still be installed with epoxy and not

> Yes , you can also drill a through hole and then counter bore

> hole on the bottom side by simply using the next larger size

> core drill ( always use water even if the drill says it can be used

> ), then you can just use a bolt .
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> > Where can
> >I find out about machining granite?
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> Wish I knew I have spent 20 years learning ceramic machining which

> like granite only much harder .
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> Ron Kline
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> American Precision Ceramics
> Central Ky.
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