Drilling, Tapping, Threading 303 on Light Machines

You won't find a stainless easier to machine than 303, imo. It is considered free-cutting mostly because of the sulfur content. Here's a fairly good writeup of the various stainless alloys and their uses:

http://www.cartech.com/techarticles.aspx?id=1578


Carpenter has proven to be a valuable resource on materials.
 
Thanks for the link Tony- more homework for me too! Lots for me to pass on to my cousin.

Terry thanks for the Anchorlube confirmation. What I need to do is practice a little more myself and try to help him from my own experience.

Mikey- great tip reversing the die- I'll surely pass it along, and keep it in my own book! Hah




Bernie
 
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