[TowerTalk] Cutting aluminum

[n8de at thepoint.net]

Find a surplus metal brake/break [not sure of correct spelling].

It will bend/shear metal to your desires, but might be a bit pricey.

Don
N8DE

Quoting "Craig D. Smith" <craig at powersmith.net>:

> For my antenna projects and other ham puttering I have a semi-frequent need
> to cut aluminum stock as well as PCB material, occasional brass, etc.  I'm
> not talking anything really heavy duty - 1/4 inch thick at the max and 90%
> of the time 1/8 inch or less and no steel.  And nothing really big - 12 inch
> wide would be about the max.  i.e. - fabricating front panels for electronic
> equipment, various bits and pieces for antennas, etc.  I'm getting by for
> now with hacksaw and saber saw.  But it would be nice to have something
> bench mounted with a fence that would give me straight edges and minimize
> the need for filing and other finishing.
>
> I'm restricted on space, so don't want/need anything really big or powerful.
> Thinking in terms of 2 ft square or less benchtop space.  So what are your
> suggestions?  Small bandsaw?  Any other ideas?  What do you use?
>
> Also, what type of blade is recommended and what kind of blade life should I
> expect?
>
> Thanks in advance for your ideas and suggestions
>                                                                  73
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> Craig  AC0DS
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