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Re: Which kind of Aluminum is a good choice
One thing to note is a lot of aluminum extrusions sold as "architectural shapes" including many you'll find at home centers such as Home Depot are not 6061, but rather 6063. Aside from being about half the strength, 6063 does not cut, drill, or machine nearly as nicely as 6061. It does polish to a nice mirror shine though.
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