Im looking to bore, 2d contour and pocket 1/4" cast acrylic. Also 2d contour some 1/8" aluminum. what are your go-to bits for these operations? Below an example of what i'm attempting.
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09-11-2017, 05:22 PM #1
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Go-to bits for cast acrylic and aluminum???
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09-11-2017, 07:36 PM #2
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Re: Go-to bits for cast acrylic and aluminum???
Try Onsrud o-flute bits for acrylic: Search for "acrylic o-flute" | Item List | LMT Onsrud
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09-12-2017, 12:09 AM #3
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Re: Go-to bits for cast acrylic and aluminum???
Yes, I use an Onsrud "O" flute for this. For boring, I just use regular drill bits.
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09-12-2017, 12:24 AM #4
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Re: Go-to bits for cast acrylic and aluminum???
Thank you Andrew and Gerry. Trying to figure out upcut vs. downcut now.
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09-12-2017, 12:20 PM #5
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Following to learn as well
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09-12-2017, 02:50 PM #6
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Upcut.
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http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html
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09-12-2017, 08:31 PM #7
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Re: Go-to bits for cast acrylic and aluminum???
I order some from precisebits and ebay seller drillman1, a fellow Texan.
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