Like Mark says, a hand drill is ideal for this job. The paint won't
chip, either. I make those holes smaller because individual users can
always drill them bigger if they need to, but we can't drill them
smaller : )
Another great tool for your drill is a unibit, especially for stainless
work, where your bit may catch and bend light-gauge metal. They're not
cheap, but I use mine all the time. (Thanks, Mr. Wright, for turning me
onto that!)
By the way, I have more Tau panels on the way for those who are waiting.
On Mar 6, 2008, at 8:07 AM, James Elliott wrote:
> Cool. I've never drilled through metal this thick before. Is it an
> easy process? Do I need to get any exotic tools to do this (ie can I
> use a hand drill or do I need a press)? What steps are you going to
> take to minimize the amount of paint chipping?
>
> -Jim
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: wjhall11 <wjhall@...>
> To: ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2008 12:05:46 AM
> Subject: [ModularSynthPanels] Re: Tau Phaser LED
>
>
> Jim -
>
> Yes - we're going to use a 696-SSI-LXH387HGW as well. This is the
> standard MOTM size LED. But the hole Scott made is smaller.
>
> We're going to drill out the hole with a step-drill to the required
> 5/16" size. I think it's going to be a pretty straight-forward thing
> to do.
>
> Tell you what - we've been putting it off, but we'll try to get to it
> this weekend and put the photos on our site, OK? We have to drill a
> bunch of LED holes in our MOTM-800 panels too.
>
> Bill and Will
> http://www.dragonfl yalley.com/ jHTauPipeConstru ction.htm
>
> --- In ModularSynthPanels@ yahoogroups. com, James Elliott
> <johans121@. ..> wrote:
> >
> > Anyone??? Please...
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: James Elliott <johans121@. ..>
> > To: ModularSynthPanels@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Monday, March 3, 2008 1:16:35 AM
> > Subject: [ModularSynthPanels ] Tau Phaser LED
> >
> > What LED is everyone using with the Bride Chamber
> Tau Pipe Phaser panel?
> >
> > I have a mouser 696-SSI-LXH387HGW, however the plastic housing is
> too big :(
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim
> >
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