Router bits to cut Aluminum.

[ch2co]

PS
What am I doing on my computer at 3:15 AM!

 

[savarin]

Savarin
You aren't even talking about using router blades on a (real) mill, but using your lathe as a mill, correct? If so, then how
many RPM's do you turn your chuck at?

CHuck of the other kind i.e. Grumpy

Thats correct, 500 to 900 and a couple of times in aluminium at 1800.
Other times I have the bit held in a tool holder and turn the stack at 900.

 

[ch2co]

Yes, it is amazing what you can do with a smallish lathe and nothing else. well except for your ingenuity.

CHuck the grumpy old guy

 

[savarin]

Thanks CHuck, appreciated.

 

[MrWhoopee]

Reviving this old thread to add my experience. Yonico 1/4 in. round-over bit with 1/2 in. shank. Cutting C1018 steel @ 660 rpm in vertical mill. Performed well beyond expectations, left a beautiful finish and showed no wear or damage.