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|tools=[[Horizontal Bandsaw|horizontal bandsaw]], [[hacksaws]], [[files]]
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|used with=[[T-Slot Nuts|T-slot nuts]], [[Metric Screws|metric screws]];<br>various accessories depending on the kit
|used with=[[T-Slot Nuts|T-slot nuts]], [[Metric Screws|metric screws]];<br>various accessories depending on the kit

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Aluminum Extrusions

Aluminum extrusion.JPG
Synonyms: aluminium extrusions; DE: Aluprofile,
Konstruktionsprofile, Montageprofile,
Stangenprofile
Suggested Tools: horizontal bandsaw, hacksaws, files
Used with: T-slot nuts, metric screws;
various accessories depending on the kit
Contains: aluminum

Extruded aluminum profiles allow you to quickly build structural framing. There is a great how-to on Hackaday. For general tips on handling aluminum, see "Material:Aluminum".

Some major manufacturers of extrusions and accessories:

some fastener options (depending on the extrusion design!)


Sources/Where to Buy


See also