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Old 03-08-13 | 10:47 AM
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Dan- Many believe that the common drill presses are too flexible for thin wall tube mitering. I've used a Joint Jigger and that was both flexible and not made straight. There are better notchers but they are more often seen as rough mitering tools for thicker wall stuff. Even my Atlas 6" lathe was too flexible for decent mitering. I do have a collet vice that would make a really solid tube clamp if you ever get a mill. Andy.
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