[simpits-tech] PC cases........

[Marv De Beque]

Chances are it is steel (test with a magnet).  Either way, a saber saw with
a fine tooth blade will make short work of the cuts.

A standard twist drill will easily bore through aluminum and steel.  I would
not worry about a cutting fluid.

However, clamp the work down before cutting!  Particularly when you drill
it.  If the drill catches it will spin the metal and turn it into a big
cutting blade as it spins.

Marv


On 12/31/03 5:43 PM, "Matt Bailey" <mattb at rtccom.net> wrote:

> Just wondering, how difficult would it be to work with the aluminum used to
> make PC cases? I have an old 486 chassis sitting around, I'm thinking it
> would be great to chop up for a throttle quad, but the stuff looks pretty
> stout. Would a regular hand held drill be able to go through the metal? And
> what might be the best way to cut it? It just looks ideal for the throttle
> chassis, levers, etc. Even the flat grey color looks aviation'ish.
> 
> I know, probably dumb questions, but I have zero machining experience, my
> experience in making stuff has been mainly in wood only (model planes, and
> miscellaneous projects made from lumber).
> 
> -Matt Bailey
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