[sdiy] Learned something today...

[harrybissell]

You could try using a PCB as a drilling guide directly... or getting a lazer
plotted
film as a full size guide. If you tried to lat out the panel on the metal, I
can see
that not working for you.

I should talk... since I don't even HAVE a drill press (though I did look at
one today...)

H^) harry

Jim Patchell wrote:

>         I have been working off and on to make PC boards that don't require
> wiring to the front panel...what I learned today is that even with a
> drill press I cannot locate the holes accurate enough so the boards will
> slip in....despite the fact that I was being as careful as possible.
> One possible solution (DIY one that is) is to use the X-Y table, but it
> lacks about 5 inches in one direction....guess it is time to switch to
> Schaffer...
>
>         -Jim