On Sep 30, 1:55*pm, "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"
lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:
Ned Simmons fired this volley :

A table saw.

I see that, and raise. *A table saw with a good carbide blade will cut
everything up to 1" aluminum plate without difficulty. *I rough-cut 6061
plate all the time on mine.

It's unpleasant work, though. *Wear long sleeves (buttoned up), heavy
eye protection (full mask), and be prepared to earn lots of tiny
blisters from hot chips. (don't wear gloves around rotating equipment)

LLoyd

I'll see that and raise you, Lloyd. Ear protection as well. I don't
bother much with it in the shop, but that is one noisy operation.

John Martin