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Danni Burns	22/09/2023 11:17:35
69 forum posts 42 photos	Hi all Im looking for a Machine Block Anyone have one for sale? Thanks
Martin Connelly	22/09/2023 12:44:47
2549 forum posts 235 photos	I think it should be possible to use a piece of RHS or RSJ as a starting point to make your own. It should be possible to add a couple of stiffening ribs held in place with screws if needed and then you can skim the working faces with the milling head. Add an aluminium fixture plate and you are done. If you use a plain piece of aluminium you can put in threaded holes for clamping down the vice and add more as needed for other parts. Extra plates for other uses are going to be relatively cheap. If you add a few dowels to the base you can make the plates interchangeable. There are also a number of used cast iron cubes to be found if you look at ebay with sizes like 6" x 7" x 9" which may be a good option as well. Martin C Edited By Martin Connelly on 22/09/2023 12:59:48
Danni Burns	22/09/2023 14:00:56
69 forum posts 42 photos	Hi Martin. Thanks for posting. I may resort to the alternatives if I don't find one. cheers
john halfpenny	22/09/2023 16:42:34
314 forum posts 28 photos	Where are you Danni. I have one near Coventry.
Danni Burns	22/09/2023 17:16:05
69 forum posts 42 photos	Hi John Manchester. I wonder how much to post? Shiply?
john halfpenny	22/09/2023 18:22:05
314 forum posts 28 photos	PM sent.

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