(07-16-2013, 06:23 PM)EdK Wrote: I need to bore a 1.5" hole in some 6061 aluminum. It'll be a through-bore that will be 5" deep. What's the best way to accomplish this task? The aluminum will be a rectangular piece.
Here goes my stupidity, 1.500 X 5" deep? Best way, on a mill. Sure on a lathe, but what if there are 5 more holes to bore. Guess Im just not seeing this. Only thing Im seeing is a hole 4.50" x 12" deep, do it all the time common boring head & common boring bar. And if you run out of quill just
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