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Technical => Roo Man's Room => Topic started by: JeffV8 on May 01, 2014, 09:23:23 AM

Title: Making mid engine mount
Post by: JeffV8 on May 01, 2014, 09:23:23 AM

I made a 1/4" wooden template. I have a 1/4" 6061 piece of aluminum. What's the best way to cut it out ..

Title: Re: Making mid engine mount
Post by: GlennLever on May 01, 2014, 10:22:20 AM

Quote from: JeffV8 on May 01, 2014, 09:23:23 AM

I made a 1/4" wooden template. I have a 1/4" 6061 piece of aluminum. What's the best way to cut it out ..

I use a battery powered saber saw and keep the blade lubricated with transmission oil to keep it from loading up.
I cut it a little large and then grind and sand and polish to the finial size.
Works well.

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Title: Re: Making mid engine mount
Post by: PSweeney on May 02, 2014, 02:18:31 AM

I use 1mm cutting discs for aluminium

Title: Re: Making mid engine mount
Post by: Lorbiecki on May 02, 2014, 12:58:07 PM

Band saw....I use a regular Craftsman wood band saw with a 14 or 16 tooth blade. I even use the normal speed for cutting wood. Use WD-40 for lube. I have cut 3" thick alum with that saw and it works great!

Title: Re: Making mid engine mount
Post by: JeffV8 on May 03, 2014, 02:40:45 AM

Thanks for the help