Hi All
I would like to cut some slots into a metal pipe - probably either Aluminium, Brass or Stainless Steel. The pipe is only 5/16 and 6 slots need to be placed around its diameter in a staggered pattern and down its length..(this is for a 1/5 scale browning machine gun .303 cooling sleeve )
I didnt fancy using a dremel to do this, so am tempted to buy a small X0 mill for this and some other parts I may need to do.
All very light work, but, I am a little confused about the milling pieces I should use..I have heard a side cutter should do well, but the slots would probably be thicker than the cutters width, a ball nose should also do after the piece is drilled once to start it off but they dont like narrow cuts to work along or so I have also heard ?
So, thats my intended purpose, is the X0 machine a good choice for light, light work as I intend, and what milling pieces should I be using to achieve it, Finally, what is also the best way to clamp the pipe down as I probably will want it to slide along an axis so I can lift and mill a series of slots at once ?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, I have searched the net and maybe I am looking in the wrong spot, but I can't seem to find my questions answered anywhere
Kind Regards
Mark