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1. [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "Will Matney" <craxd1@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 19:25:24 -0400; Has anyone heard of or tried using Forstner bits for swich holes, etc in chassis construction? I had read an article somewhere about using them on aluminum chassis but didn't mention something like 2; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00018.html (7,717 bytes)
2. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "Gary Smith" <wa6fgi@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 16:43:15 -0700; Will: They are a bit on the pricey side. I had the need for one, (it was $14.95, a full set had me reaching for the Tums,) seen the cost, took to making a small hole and then my Dremel tool did the t; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00020.html (8,765 bytes)
3. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: Will Matney <craxd1@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 19:51:21 -0400; Gary, Yea I have a full set of punches I use now. For smaller holes, I was trying to find and easier way to create them. I found a set of TIN coated Forstner bits on sale for $7.49 going from 1/4" to; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00021.html (9,690 bytes)
4. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "Dr. William J. Schmidt, II" <bill@wjschmidt.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:16:24 -0500; Forsners are made for wood. They are tough enough to control in wood much less in aluminum.... and while the edge cutters would make a rather nice hole... the "chipper" that runs across the diameter; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00026.html (10,931 bytes)
5. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: John Bodine/K2UBG <k2ubg@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:33:01 -0400 (GMT-04:00); Tough to control, oh yeah when that forstner digs in and you are using it freehand; the work goes one way and your shoulder goes the other way. What ever happened to the nibbler tool? I've still got; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00028.html (7,426 bytes)
6. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "Dr. William J. Schmidt, II" <bill@wjschmidt.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:28:53 -0500; You got a round nibbler tool? Sincerely, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II K9HZ Trustee of the North American QRO - Central Division Club - K9ZC Email: bill@wjschmidt.com WebPage: www.wjschmidt.com "If comp; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00029.html (8,991 bytes)
7. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "Will Matney" <craxd1@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 23:56:28 -0400; The nibbler I have I use occasionally for square or irregular holes. I know this, it gives your hand a good workout, especially in steel. The next one I'm going to get is an air powered one. There's; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00030.html (10,983 bytes)
8. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: JCoupejr@aol.com; Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 01:12:05 EDT; Gary, Keep your eyes open for a set of cutters called Rotabroach. My set goes up to 7/8" if my memory serves me correctly, but I believe you can get larger sizes. I got my set from Snap On, who may s; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00031.html (8,374 bytes)
9. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: John Bodine/K2UBG <k2ubg@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 17:45:17 -0400 (GMT-04:00); I surely do John/K2UBG _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/amps; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00050.html (7,737 bytes)
10. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: Dan K9ZF <n9rla@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 19:22:50 -0500; I've found this to be a very interesting thread. It is on topic, but quite different than the usual subject matter. Building chassis has been more of a hold up for me than the electronics part of hom; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00051.html (8,408 bytes)
11. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "Will Matney" <craxd1@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 21:05:20 -0400; Dan, You've got me on cheap pricing. If you have a local steel supplier, they generally carry both aluminum and steel sheet. Another place would be to buy from a local sheet metal shop. Mail order is; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00053.html (10,718 bytes)
12. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "carl seyersdahl" <carlseye@tampabay.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 20:29:20 -0400; Ever heard of Greenlee punches ?? They are a little expensive today but worth every cent.!! I don't have any of them anymore, but clear back in the 50's they were very popular.!! Just another thought; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00067.html (10,398 bytes)
13. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "Will Matney" <craxd1@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:28:39 -0400; Carl, I use the Greenlee chassis punches now. They have the "Slugbuster" brand that splits the slug in half for easy removal. They are good. I'd like to have their hydraulic driver but it's a little; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00069.html (11,559 bytes)
14. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "k7rdx" <k7rdx@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 18:19:30 -0700; Will, how do you not gall the threads on the Greenlee punches when using an impact to force feed them?Jim... -- Original Message -- From: "Will Matney" <craxd1@verizon.net> To: <amps@contesting.com>; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00071.html (12,854 bytes)
15. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: "Will Matney" <craxd1@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2005 21:38:10 -0400; Jim, Well, I guess you have to get a feel for using the impact and the punch. I kind of "goose" the impact along and not just run it in at one go. Plus, the through bolt is a grade 8, and fine thread; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00072.html (15,540 bytes)
16. Re: [Amps] Chassis construction question (score: 1): Author: Ian White G/GM3SEK <g3sek@ifwtech.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 07:39:35 +0100; More ways to help a Greenlee or Q-max punch do its work: 1. The hardest work is in the early stages when you're trying to force the two blunt points of the punch through the metal. After that it gets; /archives//html/Amps/2005-08/msg00079.html (12,172 bytes)

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