I've been experimenting with adding aluminum segments to some pens and bracelets. Turning doesn't seem to be to big of a hill for a stepper. I really like the results. But is there some secret to keeping the aluminum from gumming up drill bits and saw blades?
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snyiper
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Sharp bits, drill slow, clear often.
Curly
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Lubricant. 
Cutting oils or coolant for machining. Kerosene or WD-40 will work, as will tapping oils for aluminium like A-1. There are wax/greases that come in a tube and sticks to lube cutoff saw, bandsaw blades, and drill bits. There are some Boelube products covering most of the above if you want to hunt them out.
Cutting oils or coolant for machining. Kerosene or WD-40 will work, as will tapping oils for aluminium like A-1. There are wax/greases that come in a tube and sticks to lube cutoff saw, bandsaw blades, and drill bits. There are some Boelube products covering most of the above if you want to hunt them out.