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

[Bob Reed]

If you work with wood.. Do you have a jig saw? Just get a metal blade for
it...

Bob Reed
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Bailey" <mattb at rtccom.net>
To: "Simulator Cockpit tech list" <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 11:14 PM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] PC cases........


> On Wednesday 31 December 2003 06:25 pm, you wrote:
> > 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.
>
> Awesome........would one of these little rigs like what you find at
Wal-Mart
> be good enough or should I get something more heavy duty? Incidentally, I
> also saw some non-powered saws online, just a handle and blade (the Zona
set,
> namely).......would there be any advantage to this approach with the
slower,
> more controlled cutting speed (aside from price) or would it just be more
> work?
>
> > 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
>
> Thanks for the tips, this sounds doable.............
>
> -Matt Bailey
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