# 1/4" aluminum plate as table surface for AltMill 2x4 **URL:** \ **Category:** 🧰 CNC Setup\ **Created:** [May 9, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/1-4-aluminum-plate-as-table-surface-for-altmill-2x4/17197 "2025-05-09T18:00:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 22
**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/1-4-aluminum-plate-as-table-surface-for-altmill-2x4/17197/22 "2026-01-09T16:28:39Z")
@Imisky I thought your enclosure looked familiar. If anyone is interested in your build they should check out your post about it. It really looks awesome with the fixture plate done! > [@Been hiding with an Altmil 2x4 build!](https://forum.sienci.com/t/been-hiding-with-an-altmil-2x4-build/21317): > > (the MPCNC that the altmil replaced) Hey everyone! I’ve been lurking on the forum for a bit, and figured it was finally time to share my setup. I picked up my Altmil back in June, and it’s been a blast getting everything dialed in. I run an industrial design and fabrication shop out in BC, so I needed something with more production power compared to the MPCNC I was using before. When I ordered the Altmil, I knew … @gabo If you check out the post above you’ll see that Eugene started with MDF. I think that’s a wise choice to get familiar with the mill before installing the fixture plate. Good luck with your build! --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.sienci.com/t/1-4-aluminum-plate-as-table-surface-for-altmill-2x4/17197)._