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Re: Which kind of Aluminum is a good choice
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Originally Posted by sanddrag
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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You definitely want to keep an eye out for this. 6063 is gummy and awful, and should be avoided if possible.
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