[minima] Re: Metal working tips?
- From: gurudatta panda <gurudattabam@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: minima@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2014 09:46:37 +0530
Dear All,
Use Oscillating cutters, or Jig saw (rough cut, need filing) for making
front panel. Metal nibbler is a also a good idea. For cheapos like me uses
a marker to draw the cut out area, uses Chisel + Hammer to cut waste
materials. Then file the edges for rough areas.
Regards
Guru
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 6:23 AM, Steve VK2SJA <vk2sja@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Thomas
>
> There are going to be lots of different ways to go about this. But here is
> what I have successfully done in the past.
>
> Mark out the cut-out carefully (measure twice, cut once).
>
> Drill a small pilot hole in each of the four corners.
>
> Drill larger hole in very centre of waste material.
>
> Use metal nibbler tool to cut out rectangular hole. Similar to this tool:-
>
> http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=TH1768
>
> Deliberately err on the side of making the hole slightly too small. Finish
> hole to exact size and smooth edges with very small metal file, like the
> ones in this set:-
>
> http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=TD2128
>
> The examples I've given are from a local Australian store called Jaycar.
> But these tools can be found just about anywhere I'd warrant.
>
> You will need to decide right up front if you want to take the simple
> route and have the naked LCD poking forward through the cabinet hole. Or
> if you want the LCD recessed behind the hole with some form of plastic
> lens cover over it. As this will change the size of the hole required.
>
> Hope this gives you some ideas.
>
> 73, Steve.
> VK2SJA
>
>
> > 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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