Horribly basic noob question - advance apologies!!

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In MEW magazine Issue 150 (May 2009) there is an article re "Workpiece Clamping" which, as a noob who has only just acquired a lathe and drill press, I found very informative.

However, it does not state anywhere that I can see what material is used to make the clamps etc. - presumably aluminium? Does it matter what "grade" is used?

All comments welcomed!!

Regards, A

[lancelot]

Hello, If you intend to make clamping tooling for your mill or lathe...then I would suggest that a good quality Steel be used...mainly for your own safety as Aluminum wil in time distort and bend or break .
All the best for now,
John.

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John - many thanks.

Mild steel it is then.

Regards, A