Not Essential but Really Nice

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May even be considered extravagant.

I put a 55" TV in the shop above the lathe.

So I can watch TV while machining?

No, absolutely not. It's connected to my shop computer as a monitor. I didn't really think it would work out all that well but it's actually incredibly good - drawings can be magnified WAY bigger than on paper and I only have to glance up to see the part drawing, not look around or reach for a piece of paper.

It's a luxury, for sure, but I really like it. The cheapest 4K TV is all that's needed.



I can see it easily from the mill as well.



I did wonder whether the allure of a TV would distract me from machining - but no. The allure of machining simply overcomes the desire to watch TV, so no problem.