[sdiy] Eurorack panels DIY

[BARRY KLEIN]

I tried searching this on Muffwigglers but got 3447 threads and gave up looking...
I'd like to discuss DIY Eurorack panels.  In the past - like 1980's - I bought a sheet of aluminum and asked a metalworker to cut blank panels for me.  I then drilled out holes where I wanted them with my drill press, and labeled things with my Dymo plastic labeler.  So after seeing the success and advantages of the eurorack format I am thinking of gutting my original synth and converting all modules and the case to eurorack format.  I also want to then experiment with new modules and need blank panels to do so.  So....  what is recommended for cheap SOB's like me?:
Sheet/surplus aluminum specifications
Cutting advice - does a HarborFreight shear work or just send it out to someone?
Sources for precut blank panels I can drill as desired?
Temporary labeling - do the new label printer labels stick well to the aluminum?  Are there differences between brands or tips you have?

BTW, 2012 doesn't come up on the synthDIY archive search engine

Barry