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    DIY tips for machining thin material

    I recently had a couple of different jobs to mill thin material, this video shows the methods that I used to avoid problems and get the results that I wanted.


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    Regarding the second tip, if there's no room for a C-clamp, I've found that securing a couple of screws in the slot, with a washer both above and below the material, can also do the trick.

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