[sdiy] SDIY xmas gifts??

[J.L.Marshall at comcast.net]

I mounted my Roper-Whitney #17 on a three foot length of 2x8". When I use it, I clamp it onto a Workmate. When it is not in use, it hides in a closet. I'm guessing that it might weigh 30 lbs. It easily pokes holes through 0.071" 6061-T6 aluminum.

Whitney is probably most famous for the No. 5 Jr kit. There are Asian copies for less than $20. See Harborfreight.com

Visit www.roperwhitney.com. I found a tool distributor in Woodinville, WA that had a whole warehouse full of great old machines; hydraulic presses, flywheel presses, shears, brakes,....drool.

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Take care,
John

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From: Dan Snazelle <subjectivity at hotmail.com>
> 
> i would love to know more about a punch press....are they easy to use/small 
> enough to fit in a small room?
> 
> thanks for the ideas everyone!!
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> > From: J.L.Marshall at comcast.net
> > To: subjectivity at hotmail.com; synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> > Subject: Re: [sdiy] SDIY xmas gifts??
> > Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 00:04:12 +0000
> > 
> > Better than a drill for panel applications is an old Roper-Whitney #17 punch 
> press. They are available cheap used.
> > 
> > Step drills make clean well centered holes.
> > 
> > A solid core door on cabinets makes a good work bench. If you like, cover the 
> door with Masonite.
> > 
> > --
> > Take care,
> > John
> > 
> >  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> > From: Dan Snazelle 
> >> 
> >> well it is almost the holiday time!
> >> my wife wants a list as do other family members.
> >> 
> >> so i was wondering about some good, but not too expensive items for SDIY:
> >> 
> >> 1.as always...looking for MORE MORE MORE good electronics books.
> >> i have all the standards (electronotes, cmos and ttl , filter and opamp 
> >> cookbooks,) but am ALWAYS trying to find some more (often older titles on 
> analog 
> >> stuff) interesting books to buy on amazon. recently got art of electronics 
> and 
> >> intuitive IC opamps. but i want more!
> >> 
> >> 2. looking for a place (that will ship) to buy a BENCH (wood)
> >> 
> >> 3. a good cheap drill press
> >> 
> >> 4. A GOOD soldering iron (with temp control,etc)
> >> 
> >> 5. A good SET of  drill bits (any recommendations?)
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 6. ANY Other good electronics work gifts i have forgotten. 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> last year i got a dremel, a good set of wirecutters and a few screwdrivers. 
> and 
> >> i bought myself a scope.
> >> 
> >> what are YOU guys asking for???
> >> 
> >> 
> >> thanks
> >> 
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