[NSRCA-discussion] Cutting through side of metal carrying case?

[Robert Campbell]

Tim,

I've built several boxes for myself and friends and learned quite a bit in the process.  It really depends on the size of hole you are planning to make.  My boxes have 3 inch holes for cooling air.  Each has an 80mm cooling fan, screen and grill.  Fans are aligned for flow-through cooling.  I use a hole saw and built a jig to securely hold the box while drilling/cutting.

The biggest surprise with most "aluminum" cases is they are really heavy cardboard cases with heavy aluminum foil cutting.  When I first tried a hole safe, it grabbed and almost destroyed the case!  


Rob
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Pascoe,Tim [Burlington] 
  To: General pattern discussion 
  Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 7:55 AM
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Cutting through side of metal carrying case?


  I'm in the process of putting together a field charging case, and want suggestions on the best way to accurately cut holes in the sides of an aluminum carrying case. Since I'm sure others have gone before me, I'd rather not do it the hard way the first time J

   

  Thanks,

   

  Tim Pascoe 

   



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