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That wall thickness in aluminum is not going to be sufficient for a set screw of any significant size. You would be advised to TIG weld a boss in each location where you need a set screw and then tap it with an "STI" (screw thread insert) tap, then fit a Helicoil or Keen-sert steel thread insert.
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cutting/drilling - by marciklein1969 - 08-16-2014, 09:04 AM
RE: cutting/drilling - by ieezitin - 08-16-2014, 09:31 AM
RE: cutting/drilling - by stevec - 08-16-2014, 12:14 PM
RE: cutting/drilling - by marciklein1969 - 08-16-2014, 01:20 PM
RE: cutting/drilling - by PixMan - 08-16-2014, 10:23 PM
RE: cutting/drilling - by stevec - 08-17-2014, 12:31 PM
RE: cutting/drilling - by EdK - 08-17-2014, 01:39 PM
RE: cutting/drilling - by ScrapMetal - 08-17-2014, 12:23 AM
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