While I wouldn't like to see a long discussion of the merits of
cabinet punches, I -would- like to see this posted in Files and/or Links.
After all, the first step to PCB design is figuring out what it has to
fit into.
Steve, moderator but not of neutrons.
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Dean Batute" <phix_it@y...> wrote:
> 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.
>
>
> --- In 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
> >