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Etacovda · 06-01-2004, 03:21 AM

Can anyone tell me what the difference is in regards to machining vs copper? my drill press really doesnt handle copper when i get to 15mm diameter; will brass be a lot easier to drill, or worse? What alternative metals would suit the top of a block that would be easier to work with? I'd prefer to stay with metals that i can solder together, as these are obviously home made blocks.

Its been ages since ive even touched brass, barring barbs...

Apologies for my newbieness, quite tired at the moment.

06-01-2004, 03:21 AM	#1
Etacovda Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dunedin NZ Posts: 735	Brass Can anyone tell me what the difference is in regards to machining vs copper? my drill press really doesnt handle copper when i get to 15mm diameter; will brass be a lot easier to drill, or worse? What alternative metals would suit the top of a block that would be easier to work with? I'd prefer to stay with metals that i can solder together, as these are obviously home made blocks. Its been ages since ive even touched brass, barring barbs... Apologies for my newbieness, quite tired at the moment. Last edited by Etacovda; 06-01-2004 at 03:41 AM.