# Anyone used "stock" Maslow HSS bits on aluminum? **URL:** \ **Category:** Routers/Spindles\ **Created:** [May 9, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/anyone-used-stock-maslow-hss-bits-on-aluminum/3827 "2018-05-09T16:56:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![MeticulousMaynard](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/meticulousmaynard/32/2744_2.png) [@MeticulousMaynard](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/MeticulousMaynard)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/anyone-used-stock-maslow-hss-bits-on-aluminum/3827/2 "2018-05-09T17:14:43Z")
Not sure if you’re referring to the Maslow bits on the store (those are carbide), but if you are, the answer is yes! I used the single flute 1/4" bit to cut 0.040" aluminum. I think I did it in 3 passes if I remember correctly, but that’s mostly 'cause I was tired of breaking bits. > [@Aluminum Generator Panel](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/aluminum-generator-panel/1571): > > So I got my first payed job with the Maslow. My brother and I are rebuilding a generator back panel that got smashed by a negligent driver. I was tasked with making the cut-outs in the 0.040" aluminum sheets, which meant I got to try my hand at machining aluminum on a router. I’m rather pleased with the results: Still needs a little work to finish it up. We already took the edges to a break to make flanges and roll the corners. The cut-outs are for a control panel and ac… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/anyone-used-stock-maslow-hss-bits-on-aluminum/3827)._