Hello Grant...and all...
Though some may complain that it's a bit off topic for the
group, I for one would LOVE to see that Metal Brake design. I've seen
others mention it on the web but never an actual scan. You could post
it in the files area just long enough for those interested to grab it
then remove it to appease the naysayers! :)
The Case side of any project seems to always be the "Archiles Heel".
Yard sales, The Salvation Army Store, and similar charity stores
always seem to be a good source. I once found a group of 6 sloped
panel desktop cases that someone had built into some kind of intercom
system. After removing all the guts I was left with six boxes that
only had one hole on the top panel and three small holes in the back.
Paid all of $2.95 each (compared to $18.95 each for the same box
brand new! The six 9 volt A-C adapters were a BONUS.
Good luck in your hunting. Too bad yard sale season is over (Well
here in Canada it is at least.)
Cheers ....Dean.
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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "grantfair2001"
<grant.fair@s...> wrote:
> I have some drawings of a simple sheet metal brake, made with angle
> iron and hinges. I made mine years ago. Tools needed (the not so
> common ones) are an electric drill, a threading tap, and a grinder.
If
> interested, I can send drawings of it. The design came from an old
ham
> radio magazine, but I don't have the article. You can make boxes
with
> it out of aluminum.
>
>
> Grant
>