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Block was made from gray cast iron diameter 120 mm. Just to have the base as big as possible. Cross slide width is 120 mm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFN8eSUCpfk&t=3s
Materials used:
grey cast iron, round bar, dia 120 mm
304 and 316 stainless steel
steel plate
bolts
Cheers
LMMasterMariner
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Never thought of a reference block; seems worthwhile with a lot of single point threading on the horizon, and a holder preloaded with a bit.