How (Not) to Cut Aluminum on the Shapeoko 3 - Project 44

Update: I refer all Al cutting questions to Richard Cournoyer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWMIHLF6D6Y

Recently I was directly asked by a viewer if machining aluminum was possible on the Shapeoko 3. This is the result of a week of experimentation.

1/4 to 1/8" Reduction Bushing Used: http://amzn.to/1RVOgFQ
1/8" KCT 45-Deg 2-Flute Endmill: http://amzn.to/1OxcSDV
^^^ I'm seriously impressed with how much abuse it survived.

Видео How (Not) to Cut Aluminum on the Shapeoko 3 - Project 44 канала Winston Moy