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Have you ever needed to machine copper
I have a copper bar that I am deciding whether to keep it (1x2x15"). I
cannot think of any hobby style need that would involve a copper bar like that. I have other bars that are more practicable, like 0.25x2x15, etc, these are quite useful for all sorts of things, such as in my welder conversion, etc. But I cannot see any need for making parts from big thick copper bars. Aluminum would always be cheaper, have good electrical and thermal properties, and easier to machine. Is that, in fact, true? i |
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