Can I use aluminum to make AXA toolholders? I would be running them on a South Bend 10K, so really heavy cuts aren't going to be an issue.
Online Metals carries a number of different alloys, but it certainly looks like good ol' 6061 is the most affordable. Any reason not to use it?
Steel would be cheaper, of course, but a lot tougher to work, especially while I'm learning how to do dovetails.
Online Metals carries a number of different alloys, but it certainly looks like good ol' 6061 is the most affordable. Any reason not to use it?
Steel would be cheaper, of course, but a lot tougher to work, especially while I'm learning how to do dovetails.
Mike
SB 10K (1976) Rockwell vertical mill (1967) Rockwell 17" drill press (1946) Me (1949)
SB 10K (1976) Rockwell vertical mill (1967) Rockwell 17" drill press (1946) Me (1949)