On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 07:59:30 AM PST, imranindiana via groups.io <imranindiana@...> wrote:
This is meant for folks who shy away from basic metal work. For some it may be that they have no interest for others it may be just a hesitation due to the unknown.
I have only tapped may be 3 dozen holes total, in steel and AL. I have cut 1.25¡±x1/2¡° steel bar with hack saw and it actually takes just a little longer than my friends horizontal band saw (nothing fancy). Although, on band saw, I can gang up multiple bars.
I have cut AL with router and carbide bits and while it makes a mess it is not hard.
Here are the slider nuts, while they do not have the awesome look that can be achieved with machining, they are more than fine for intended purpose and look a whole lot better than what felder sent me for the xcut fence. These were shaped with grinder and sanded with RO90 60, 100 & 180 grits. Higher finish is possible, I just did not spend the time.
Also attached is a Big Squeeze housing that I just sanded with a block of wood (cannot find my sanding block) in straight line motion. I took it to 500 grit using Platin.
If you want perfection see attached pdf. Ignore comment of 100 sanding discs as there were bunch of housings.
There are experts here and I am a novice for metal working. Just thought I share if it helps anyone embark on something new.
