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Sherline 8 inch lathe + milling column (view source)
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= On Hackabiliy =
= On Hackability =
The '''Do Not Hack''' label is mostly to get you to read this.
The '''Do Not Hack''' label is mostly to get you to read this.
The well-accessorized machine is an endlessly hackable kit of parts. Think ''LEGO®''. Dumping out a box of LEGOs and beginning to build you-know-not-what-yet is all hack. Then the bricks go back in the box for another day and each brick remains the brick that it was. Unless you're ''that'' kid. Don't be ''that'' kid. Hack new parts to do new things. Especially fixtures and work holding. Hack your own [https://www.sherline.com/product/faceplate/ lathe faceplate] for $10. So, "do not hack" means don't cut up the vise but make for yourself the fixture you need. Or whatever. And please put all the pieces back in the drawer for the next you.
The well-accessorized machine is an endlessly hackable kit of parts. Think ''LEGO®''. Dumping out a box of LEGOs and beginning to build you-know-not-what-yet is all hack. Then the bricks go back in the box for another day and each brick remains the brick that it was. Unless you're ''that'' kid. Don't be ''that'' kid. Hack new parts to do new things. Especially fixtures and work holding. Hack your own [https://www.sherline.com/product/faceplate/ lathe faceplate] for $10. So, "do not hack" means don't cut up the vise but make for yourself the fixture you need. Or whatever. And please put all the pieces back in the drawer for the next you.