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But it would make the job much easier.
Make 6 in less time than it takes to make 1 in stainless, and throw
them away when they wear. 6061T6 is pretty darn tough stuff too.

Make them from 6061-T6 aluminum, then have them *hard anodized*. Much
better at wear resistance than stainless.

Harold