Question about 6061

A 1/4" end mill wouldn't grab as much as a router bit.
 
If you can post a picture of your setup you are using, we might come up with a way to get it done.

First of all thanks to everyone who has provided input on my project. I have some pictures of the set up I use for wooden reel seats and the setup I'm contemplating for the metal clad reel seat.
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Since aluminum has some sticky properties I may just use some nickel silver tube instead. The wall thickness is about .016.


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First of all thanks to everyone who has provided input on my project. I have some pictures of the set up I use for wooden reel seats and the setup I'm contemplating for the metal clad reel seat.
640ac5a16ba61aa422d5eff00023bf1b.jpg
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Since aluminum has some sticky properties I may just use some nickel silver tube instead. The wall thickness is about .016.


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Again thanks to all who responded! I decided to just wade in and use the nickel silver tube rather than the aluminum. The finish project is serviceable. Next time it will be better including a different knurl. A router will work for this project but I am positive there are better ways.
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There is a way to upload pics here using tapatalk that are not red x's , that's what your pics are ,you can see them but we see red x. Search uploading pics using tapatalk, I think it has somthing to do with a paper clip not a pic
Thanks
 
There is a way to upload pics here using tapatalk that are not red x's , that's what your pics are ,you can see them but we see red x. Search uploading pics using tapatalk, I think it has somthing to do with a paper clip not a pic
Thanks

Thanks-I'll try again


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I use router bits in my CNC to cut aluminum. Works great. The trick is to get the feed, depth of cut & spindle RPM right. Get that right and cutting oil is optional. I cut this suspension part out of 1" then rounded the edges with a hand router, sanded, polished, installed.

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Interesting procedure, having the chips fall free from the work. Even with that, the piece looks great.
 
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