6061 is a real pain to file

[knifenutz2008]

geeeez i have always looked at aluminum as a soft metal but wow this 6061 is some tough shit here.. to file or cut. its about got my butt whipped lol:jerkit:

 

[Sweany]

get new file

 

[David Wesner]

try some kerosene as a cutting fluid too - works pretty good

 

[JTknives]

try some kerosene as a cutting fluid too - works pretty good

make shure to smoke when your using the kerosene that helps