80% lower finishing

[Caleb]

This could possibly turn into a sticky.

[Gatorade]

I got the Harbor Freight drill Press, where we are moving to would be a bit of a drive to HF so one more box to take up. Only thing left is really the 1/4" endmill and a stop collar as I have some good drill bits or can get those easily enough. I have seen mentioned that WD40 works for cutting fluid, can anyone confirm this? I wouldn't mind ordering it and having the endmill when we get up there. My wife has training in Dallas for a week for the new job so I would have some time to mill it without bothering her.

I will put a new thread up when I actually start the steps. If anyone has any suggestions for the endmill I would love to hear them.

[RandallZ]

You shouldn't actually need cutting fluid for aluminum. But, yes, wd40 would work as cutting fluid...it's basically fish oil. I have also used Canola oil, but you have to clean it up before it gets gummy which happens pretty quickly.

[Caleb]

Just buy cutting oil, I doubt it's that much more than wd40. But, wd40 will work if that's all you have.