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Re: Which kind of Aluminum is a good choice

One more thought: While 6061-T6 is the arguable the best all-round alloy to use because of its strength (276 MPa at yield), 6063-T5 is far more common and cheaper at shops like metalsupermarkets.com. Be aware that 6063-T5 is only half the strength (145 MPa) of 6061-T6.