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  1. Nov 25, 2025, 08:27 PM #1
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    Giant boring operation - GIF

    Giant boring operation.




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    That is an impressive machine. I'd be scared of the alignment though. It seems difficult. I would be much more comfortable with a line boring machine that you can make concentric at each end of that bore.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nova_robotics View Post
    That is an impressive machine. I'd be scared of the alignment though. It seems difficult. I would be much more comfortable with a line boring machine that you can make concentric at each end of that bore.
    Agreed. The setup alone on this rig would be a nightmare



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