[TriLUG] OT: tool question

[Brian Phelps]

I have a punch

On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Allen Freeman <knieveltech at yahoo.com> wrote:

> That doesn't sound like such a chore. I'd skip hunting down a shop with a
> punch and just do this myself (of course I'm a bit of a DIY nut, YMMV). Use
> a plate with one of these already punched as a template. Scribe the outline
> with a nail or some other sharp object, center punch both bolt holes, then
> drill them. Cut out the slot between the two holes with a jeweler's saw. AC
> Moore stocks these, they're hidden in the wood crafts section of the store
> as part of the exacto display. Hungates in Cary stocks them as well, but
> they're out of stock half the time so it might be a good idea to call ahead.
> Shouldn't take more than a couple hours to have that sorted out, assuming
> you have a hand drill.
>
> --- On Wed, 2/4/09, Charles Fischer <fischer at 4pi.com> wrote:
> From: Charles Fischer <fischer at 4pi.com>
> Subject: Re: [TriLUG] OT: tool question
> To: "Triangle Linux Users Group General Discussion" <trilug at trilug.org>
> Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 12:14 AM
>
> At 02:36 PM 2/3/2009, you wrote:
> >how many pieces are you looking to get punched and how many holes?
>
> I have four pieces, with two holes each.
>
> -Charles
>
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> >--- On Tue, 2/3/09, Charles Fischer <fischer at 4pi.com> wrote:
> >From: Charles Fischer <fischer at 4pi.com>
> >Subject: [TriLUG] OT: tool question
> >To: trilug at trilug.org
> >Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 11:09 PM
> >
> >I am looking to punch some DB9 holes in thin aluminum.  Does anybody
> >know of a machine shop with a DB9 hole punch in the RTP area?
> >
> >Thanks
> >Charles Fischer
> >
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