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From: "Don Clement" <clement.focuser@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:16:59 -0700
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> I've consistently used T6061, which is a good workable
> aluminum alloy.  It can be drilled and tapped easily,
> machined, and hand-filed to just about any shape you
> want.  Also, it's pretty inexpensive but the per pound
> cost I don't know off hand.  >

I also use 6061-T6 aluminum. The cost of  new 6061-T6 aluminum (in quantity)
here in California runs about $1.75 lb. 6061-T6 also anodizes well (both
type II and type III hard anodized).

Don Clement
Running Springs, California
http://www.ClementFocuser.com

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