# Metals **URL:** https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/c/materials/metals/106.md [Latest](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Metals category](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/about-the-metals-category/12341)
**Author:** [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Onefinity Layout tool - In STEEL!](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/onefinity-layout-tool-in-steel/38722)
**Author:** [@MikeXYZ](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/MikeXYZ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/onefinity-layout-tool-in-steel/38722 "2026-05-17T23:35:16Z")
A short while ago I had a need to drill a steel plate with several holes located precisely on it. I don’t dare use my machine to side mill the steel plate, but I did find it was great for center drilling the holes accura… --- ## [Aluminum Cutouts- Landscape stakes](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/aluminum-cutouts-landscape-stakes/31895)
**Author:** [@DCC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/DCC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/aluminum-cutouts-landscape-stakes/31895 "2025-08-01T13:43:32Z")
Howdy folks, I have been asked to cut out some landscape medallions/stake-toppers out of aluminum… this will be my first project out of aluminum. Any advice here would be nice. I have purchased some single fluted or 0 s… --- ## [Using OF on Brass](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/using-of-on-brass/16794)
**Author:** [@pjdeklerk](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/pjdeklerk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/using-of-on-brass/16794 "2025-03-31T07:30:01Z")
Does anyone have experience using OneFinity with the standard Makita router on brass? I want to use it to create countersunk holes in 4mm thick brass. If so, What bits, feeds, step downs and speeds did you use. Thank… --- ## [Drilling a mild steel sheet](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/drilling-a-mild-steel-sheet/30349)
**Author:** [@Giles](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Giles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/drilling-a-mild-steel-sheet/30349 "2025-01-13T07:27:31Z")
I’d like to drill 5400 holes through a 0.039 inch thick piece sheet of mild steel. The holes would be 0.118 inch in diameter. if i were drilling one then no issue i’d use a drill but i’ve 5400 to do 0.079 inches apart fr… --- ## [Aluminium Motorcycle tank badges, work holding, bits, feeds and speeds?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/aluminium-motorcycle-tank-badges-work-holding-bits-feeds-and-speeds/28995)
**Author:** [@maddog7](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/maddog7)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/aluminium-motorcycle-tank-badges-work-holding-bits-feeds-and-speeds/28995 "2024-11-20T07:57:55Z")
--- ## [Milling Brass - Mess Mitigation - Success/Failure - And Questions](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/milling-brass-mess-mitigation-success-failure-and-questions/28958)
**Author:** [@Ziggy](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Ziggy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/milling-brass-mess-mitigation-success-failure-and-questions/28958 "2024-10-29T23:09:03Z")
Hello This is my first foray into cutting metal with the Onefinity so please forgive my lack of experience. I don’t see myself cutting metal very much. However I wanted to make some brass inlays. I didn’t want to rui… --- ## [Morgan waste board](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/morgan-waste-board/27025)
**Author:** [@craigreitz](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/craigreitz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/morgan-waste-board/27025 "2024-10-02T19:49:15Z")
Anyone know where to source the metal pins he used in the video thanks for any info --- ## [Cutting copper, lubrication question](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cutting-copper-lubrication-question/17719)
**Author:** [@SanderCreations](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/SanderCreations)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cutting-copper-lubrication-question/17719 "2023-02-07T13:01:58Z")
Anyone cutting thin copper sheeting with their 1F? I am planning on buying a steel cutting bit to cut out thin copper sheeting to use as an inlay. I figure if the bit can cut steel it can cut thin copper. My question … --- ## [Drilling holes in 1215 steel](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/drilling-holes-in-1215-steel/15018)
**Author:** [@mjp63](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mjp63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/drilling-holes-in-1215-steel/15018 "2022-09-22T13:13:19Z")
Has anyone used the 2.2 kW Spindle to drill holes in steel? I am drilling holes in 0.625 steel (1215) rod. The holes are 10mm (0.397"). We have clamping fixtures so movement isn’t an issue. We currently use an older …