Model Forum / General / Models / October 2009

Probably. But whether they succeeded or not is another question...

Regards,
Tony

I often use my sliding compound mitre saw to cut aluminium and brass bar
stock .
But I have a 100 tooth carbide tipped nonferrous metal cutting blade for
it and I rub a candle along the cut line or drip some  kerosine on the
metal as a lube for the blade for aluminium .
I think a 24 tooth blade would be way too dangerous on thin aluminium.

I know of others who use thier woodworking table saws to cut aluminium
sheet , but have a blade with plenty of teeth.
Don't know about in the UK ,but some of the chain hardware stores here
in Aus. sell Irwin brand saw blades for cutting non ferrous metals.

I have also used my hand held wood router ( before I got a milling
machine)to cut slots in aluminium up to 6mm thick using cheap carbide
tipped router bits and again candle wax or kerosine for a lubricant .

Works pretty good in a pinch .