I have always used aluminum (some copper and brass) in my work shop...maybe for a jig or part of a fixture. Cutting these types of metals like brass, aluminum, copper isn't too tricky... and they can be cut, routed, sanded and drilled with the woodworking tools/machines that you already have! Being non-ferrous (they don't contain iron) they are softer, lighter and quite malleable. (Remember, that these types of metals are quite conductive and can generate heat quickly...you may even want to shut off your vacuum system just to be safe, although I've never had the slightest problem) In this video I'll show you a few projects where I use these versatile and fantastic metals.
I like this 12" blade for cutting nonferrous metals since I can use it on my 12" chop saw or my 10" table saw. It does have a 1" arbor hole but is adaptable with a 1" to 5/8" adapter ring.
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Here's a link to my 90° Domino Deck...a fantastic addition to either Festool Domino machine. Connects to the bottom of the Domino (2 thumb screws included) and creates a very stable platform for mortising into the face of a board or panel. Get yours here: [ Ссылка ]
If you have an older style Delta Unifence...my "Unifence Roller Assembly" is a beautiful upgrade. It'll make your TS fence glide effortlessly across the table. [ Ссылка ]
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The spring loaded mechanism that I used in my brass bench dogs is called a Blum (brand) Tip On. I have no affiliation, but a Google search will easily find them.
