[minima] Re: Metal working tips?
- From: Ryan Kingsbury <ryan.kingsbury@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: minima@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2014 19:40:17 -0500
Hi Thomas,
You might want to consider investing in a tool called a nibbler. They work
wonders for putting square openings in thin metal surfaces. You drill a
starter hole for inserting the tool, then nibble around the desired
perimeter.
The cost around $10-$15. Radio shack used to carry them...maybe they still
do?
73,
Ryan, AG4ZP
On Feb 5, 2014 7:29 PM, "Thomas Sarlandie" <thomas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I am making good progress on the digital board. I have bought a metal box,
> very similar to this for my minima:
>
> http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Hammond/1454C/?qs=sqEgtWRSLJ2bdjmTqFz%2FgQ%3D%3D&gclid=CNul7Z2etrwCFUiGfgodUVoAhQ
>
> And I am wondering what is the best way to cut the opening for the LCD. My
> initial thought is drill+small metal saw+file but I know it's going to be
> long and not fun... and the result probably not amazing.
>
> Mark: What did you use for the neatly cut box I see in your pictures?
> What about you Farhan, is this a plastic front panel in your pictures?
>
> Is this finally time for me to buy a small dremel? Is it good enough to
> cut in metal enclosures?
>
> Looking forward to your feedbacks!
>
> Thanks,
> thomas
>
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