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

[Matt Bailey]

Well I haven't done any woodwork in some time, I usually just use a hobby 
knife and drill for the models. I don't have a jigsaw but they aren't that 
expensive are they? I was thinking of one of the hand held units from 
Wal-Mart or a hardware store etc.

	-Matt Bailey

On Wednesday 31 December 2003 11:50 pm, you wrote:
> 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