Milling aluminum??

[Jim Nilsen]

Aluminum can be machined with woodworking tools with the right tooling. You can saw it on a table saw with a 60 tooth blade or more, 120 toth blades are really sweet if you have a 12" saw. You need carbide tipped tools absolutley !!!
Routering aluminum works real well if you can keep the chips moving, blowing air onto the tool really helps. I have always found that it works real well when milling too! Routers with a vacuum attachment do well with the right vacuum.

Speed and feed is the whole key to it along with sharp tools. When your tools get dull change them,dull tools become unsafe.

Most of all wear a face shield and an apron when sawing aluminum on a table saw so you don't get chips stuck in you. I prefer a wooden apron the most and a welders upper outfit for my arms.

Never stand in front of the blade!!!!!!!!

Those aluminum chips are hot when they hit you!

Be safe and have fun!