I need to open a 1/4" slot down the 60 inch length of a light wall aluminium square tube. I was going to use a solide carbide spiral bit with the router mounted in the table. Does anyone have suggestions or experience with such abuse of a router?
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You will not be abusing the router or bit.
Keep the speed well below 10,000 rpm and a very slow rate of feed. You'll be very happy with the results.
Keep the speed well below 10,000 rpm and a very slow rate of feed. You'll be very happy with the results.
Put duct tape along the al. prior to routing. Saw this idea on the net somewhere for use when using a cutoff saw on aluminium and it made a huge difference to the amount of swarf left on the edges after the cut.
Cheers.........Sean
Cheers.........Sean
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