I build all rackmout and have found these to be a very good bargin and starting
point.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-W-x-8-6875-H-x-16-75-D-5U-Rack-Mount-Cabinet-Equipment-Enclosure-/180999658912?pt=US_Rackmount_Cabinets_Frames&hash=item2a246b9da0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-W-x-8-75-H-x-9-84-D-5U-Rack-Mount-Cabinet-Equipment-Enclosure-/160801234879?pt=US_Rackmount_Cabinets_Frames&hash=item2570801fbf
you can get 3U, 4U, and 5U at reasonable prices, new, with low shipping and put
whatever you need into them.
73,
Paul,
kg7hf
Date: Sun, 5 May 2013 20:40:01 +0200
From: "Ulf (SM0NOR)"
Cc: "amps@contesting.com"
Subject: Re: [Amps] chassis maker?
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I'm using sheet aluminium and angle stock. Ripping straight took some learning,
but also good, high-end power tools. I'm using a Festool circular saw with rail
guide for long rips and a Festool jigsaw for shorter rips and cross cuts. With
practice, exact measurements, patience and of course the rail guide, I have
learned to cut within 0.5 mm. Dewalt or Bosch Blue might do it as we'll, but
the cheap, ?100 jigsaw from the supermarket is not good enough. The blade is
wobbling too much.
I guess a high-end table saw is just as good. But the cheap ones don't cut
straight enough. The guide fence is not rigid. Fine for wood working but not
for exact rips on aluminium.
With proper paint and laser printed labels on Safmat, the result can become
close to factory manufactured.
73 de Ulf / SM0NOR
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