Hi. I got hooked up with an older SO3 by another forum member. The bed is DIY MDF and it is pretty warped now (likely me being careless in transit). I am looking to upgrade to an aluminum bed, and am trying to source aluminum in my area to avoid shipping charges. The closest supplier to me is a meta…

Mic- 6 is likely insignificantly easier to drill and tap. 5/8" ATP-5 would be flatter than 1/2" too. " ATP-5 and Mic-6 are both available in various gauge sizes that range from 1/4″ — 4″. Both of them are precision milled with a surface finish of 20 RMS or better. All gauges of both have a thickne…

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gmack (Gerald Mackelburg) February 19, 2020, 5:10pm 3

ATP-5 is better than MIC-6.
Melamine and MDF are flat too if they are properly supported (metal tubing, etc.)

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