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Re: [TowerTalk] Cutting slots in aluminum tubing ?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cutting slots in aluminum tubing ?
From: "Tim, N9PUZ" <n9puz@arrl.net>
Reply-to: n9puz@arrl.net
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:31:36 -0500
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On Mon, 19 Jul 2004 19:50:51 +0100, Steve London wrote:
> Anyone have any tips for cutting slots in aluminum tubing without
> having a full machine shop at your disposal ?

I have used small milling bits chucked into a normal drill press
before. An economy type drill press and a machinists type vise that
lets you move the work around (from Harbor Freight or somewhere
similar) can get a lot of hobby work done without the expense of a
real mill.

If you just need a couple of slots maybe a Dremel tool with a cutoff
wheel and some small files to clean up the edges will get you by.

Tim,  N9PUZ

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