Awesome mate, I really like it. Is it hard to turn the aluminium?
Hi Sean,
It is easy to turn, with normal woodturning tools.
Actually a bit easier that a lot of Acacia's, Mulga etc. from your "Neck of the Woods"
Just treat it the same as wood.
A suggestion is to use a can containing an Adult Beverage, after you have emptied it in the traditional Kalgoolie manner, or a Soft Drink, will do as a poor substitute, inparticular with the tempretures you get out there.
Cut it carefully with a knife, or scissors (not your wifes, or Surgical Dressing ones) into strips, and glue it between your joints, and Clamp.
be cautious when drilling, take it a little easy when going through the Aluminium, it can at times tend to grab hold on the drill bit.
Trim any excess from the blank before turning so that there is no flaying metal to cause any trauma.
Have Fun.
Brian.