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Old August 22nd 14, 11:01 AM posted to uk.rec.models.engineering,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
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"Brian Reay" wrote in message
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They tend to be fine for thin steal (eg car panels if you are fitting an
antenna) or the softer aluminium alloys but can jam on the harder alloys,
a
little paraffin usually helps (assuming proper cutting fluid for aluminium
isn't to hand).


Paraffin _IS_ the recommended cutting fluid for aluminium