On Dec 15, 6:27�pm, Louis Ohland wrote:
� �I got some work done on re-mounting my Y-axis scale on my Sieg X3.
Instead of drilling into the cast iron, I'm mounting the scale to a

Do normal taps work in 6061 aluminum, or should I go to a thread-former?

Normal taps are OK. Be sure to use the correct cutting fluid. Ace
sells some stuff in a white can with black letteribtg abd red trim.
Makes the tap almost fall through. I think it is called Tap Magic. Get
the stuff for aluminum.

Bob AZ