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Re: How would you machine this?

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Originally Posted by fstumpo (Post 685851)

You might look at this link. I am not suggesting using this but, it is designed for a table saw to cut aluminum

http://justsawblades.com/systimatic/hsr_gold.htm

that blade is not for a table saw so esstentially your just using a radial arm saw or a miter saw as a chopsaw why do that when they have saws specifically made for metal called a chop saw.

Re: How would you machine this?

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Originally Posted by maclaren (Post 685797)

Its not a very good Idea to use an abrasive blade to cut aluminum. There are carbide tipped blades that are specifically meant to cut aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. Here is a link to the blade that I'm talking about.Non-Ferrous Metal Saw Blade

I've been machining working with aluminum for five years now. Never once have i had a problem with an abrasive cutting wheel they work great. If ihad the money to spend the 460 to 540 bucks to buy a carbide tipped blade and dry cut saw i would but if your going to spend that kind of money on a saw you mind as well spend the 2000 and buy a nice wet saw which is the ultimate solution.