[sdiy] Square holes

[Amos]

I just got the latest Micro-Mark small tools catalog today (I
recommend it BTW) -
it has a nice looking powered nibbler (like a dremel for sheet-metal
nibbling) that could help with larger square openings,
and also two sizes of right-angle punch that would probably simplify
the job quite a bit.
Oh wait, these punches are only for wood and plastic.
I wonder though; seems there ought to be a 90-degree corner punch for
metal; that would eliminate the need to get custom size rectangular
punches as you could line up and punch four corners and define any
custom size you needed.

I like the CNC suggestion too; the cost to effort ratio might be
pretty darn good there.

On Nov 17, 2007 11:17 PM, David Cornutt <cornutt at hiwaay.net> wrote:
> Anyone know of an easier way to cut good square/rectangular
> holes in a panel?  After going over the extortionate prices for
> toggle switches lately, I happen to notice in the Mouser catalog
> that there are some snap-in mini rocker and paddle switches
> that are available for about half of what equivalent toggle
> switches cost.  But of course, you've got to cut that darn square
> hole in the panel.
>
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