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Kit Complexity: 3

(1=Easy, 5=Difficult) Is the kit easy, moderate, or challenging to build for its most likely target audience? Kits clearly aimed at children would, for example, be rated differently from microcontroller kits.

X2 Mini Mill CNC Kit #2  with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS

X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS

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X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS

$579 (as tested $696)

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Reviewed: November 13th, 2011

What to do when you want to machine precise custom parts but don’t have room or funds for a professional CNC? Invest in a manual mill that can convert into a CNC. Considered a great tool for the price, the X2 Mini Mill is the kit builder’s top choice, and Probotix offers complete conversion kits (see […]

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The Phlatformer 2

The Phlatformer

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The Phlatformer

$300

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The Phlatformer is a hobby vacuum- forming machine that quick-melts 10″ square plastic sheets into form-hugging shapes. Originally built for R/C modelers to make identical, lightweight body parts, it has many uses; for example, I plan to form custom holders to display my raygun collection. The kit’s parts and thoughtful extras never skimp on quality, […]

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