> On Thu, 5 Feb 2004 12:06:02 -0600, Robert Young <
.....rwyoungspam_OUT
IEEE.ORG> wrote:
>
> > with
> > the Deltron type I can have a hole punched in about 10 minutes or less
> > (assuming I can find my drill bits to make the pilot holes). If you
> > value
> > shop time as low as $30 you can pay for a punch after just a few uses
> > versus
> > drilling and filing.
>
> I can easily drill and file a hole in 10 minutes - as suggested you do a
> quick autocad or whatver drawing - print it out on a sticky label or use
> some spray mount, drill the centres of the holes and use a fret saw with a
> fine blade to 'join the dots' a quick bit of neatening up with a file and
> you're away. I have even used a power jigsaw/ scroll saw with a fine blade
> to do the same thing so long as youre not trying to do it on stainless -
> this is particularly good for large things like fan cut outs as it takes
> longer to take the blade out and put it through one of the holes you have
> drilled than on a hand saw. It owuld probaly be quicker with a milling
> machine, but i don't have one sadly.
>
> Regards
>