removing aluminum

mocr13 · Post by **mocr13** » May 19th, 2011, 3:37 pm

I am in the process of removing my cradle. Was wondering what is best for removing aluminum? I have been using my dremel and its taking a lot of dremel bits I tried my air cut off tool but didn't seam very effectivem so any suggestuions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Mocr13

Gmbond · Post by **Gmbond** » May 19th, 2011, 3:46 pm

Air powered "body" saw. Fine little blades and lubricant to keep the aluminum from sticking

jarnott71 · Post by **jarnott71** » May 19th, 2011, 5:05 pm

portaband also works well if you used cutoff wheels you need to file all the cuts before welding

UknowDamright · Post by **UknowDamright** » May 19th, 2011, 6:23 pm

HACK SAW!!!! Worked for me!!

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » May 19th, 2011, 6:50 pm

hacksaw will work good for the tubes. if your cutting the weld you can use one of these. http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories ... px?pid=115 ace should have one for a couple bucks. need dust mask so not to breath the chips

. this is least expensive method

mocr13 · Post by **mocr13** » May 19th, 2011, 8:27 pm

I guess i should have been more specific,Im trying to get the last pieces of cradle out of the inside of the frame and the y. dremel works but like i said taking alot of bits and cant get cut off wheel inside of the pieces left in the frame and y.so any help would be greatly appreciated.I will see if our local hardware stores have that dremel bit,but hard to get stuff around my town!

jarnott71 · Post by **jarnott71** » May 20th, 2011, 3:50 am

hammer+ chissiel

gregrobo · Post by **gregrobo** » May 20th, 2011, 7:51 am

this is what we use tungsten cutting wheels for the 5" grinders quickest and cleanest way to cut aluminium

nmdesertrider · Post by **nmdesertrider** » May 20th, 2011, 10:36 am

I used a jigsaw to cut a slot in the tubing and used a chisel to get the stuff out of the pocket

cryzsurfer · Post by **cryzsurfer** » May 23rd, 2011, 4:57 am

Alcohol works great for a lube during cutting and doesn't leave residue that will affect welding.
Craigus

Gmbond · Post by **Gmbond** » May 23rd, 2011, 10:11 am

What kind of alcohol?

Crown Royal?
Jack Daniels?
Smirnoff?
Is it for the saw blade or the saw operator? Lol

seanmx57 · Post by **seanmx57** » May 24th, 2011, 7:10 pm

carbide burr in a die grinder, just gotta make sure you get the right kinda bur that won't clogg and don't run it too fast.

cryzsurfer · Post by **cryzsurfer** » May 25th, 2011, 6:34 am

Denatured or iso it doesn't matter as it evaporates in seconds. In the aerospace field it's used almost 100% of the time when sawing aluminum and even some skimming operations.
Craigus

AMA714 · Post by **AMA714** » May 26th, 2011, 6:36 am

I used a 36v DeWalt sawzall. Did everything with that tool. Cut Y, cradle, tabs etc.. Thin metal blades dont eat up too much material either.

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