Need to cut 2 angles.

[pineyfolks]

You might want to check this out http://www.hobby-machinist.com/show...me-Shop-Table-Saw?highlight=cutting+aluminium

 

[defcon]

Isnt a table saw different than a bandsaw?

 

[pineyfolks]

Yes , I thought you may do woodworking. Some people have used them to cut alum. They cut chamfers easily. There's a lot of info in that post. WD 40 is your friend when cutting alum.

 

[defcon]

what's the best way to cut the red line out using a 1" thick aluminum block with my band saw?

this is the butt stock that will have an adjustable length of pull.

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[JimDawson]

Assuming the material to the left is waste. Make a straight cut down the long red line, all the way across, then make the angle cut, then cut the short vertical cut.

 

[defcon]

Assuming the material to the left is waste. Make a straight cut down the long red line, all the way across, then make the angle cut, then cut the short vertical cut.

it wont be waste. i need to reattach it to the larger block

im thinking i have to do what you said and then trace it on the larger block and cut it out?

 

[JimDawson]

OK, I understand now. In that case, could you just soften the angle a bit and just make it what ever minimum radius your blade will cut, working down from the top? It's either that or drill a series of small holes in the angle portion and cut that with a coping saw.

 

[defcon]

OK, I understand now. In that case, could you just soften the angle a bit and just make it what ever minimum radius your blade will cut, working down from the top? It's either that or drill a series of small holes in the angle portion and cut that with a coping saw.

yes i can soften the angle. im not sure the medium radius it can do yet.

what about drilling two holes and cutting twice?

 

[JimDawson]

That would work great, good idea.

 

[defcon]

Some video documentation.

Can't wait to see what my skill set will be in a year from now. I greatly appreciate all your tips and definitely learning a lot.

Day 3 of actually using a mill.
Day 2 of using a bandsaw



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