jimlux wrote:
> Roger (K8RI) wrote:
>
>> N7KA@comcast.net wrote:
>>
>>> Its a bit pricey but try to locate a METAL SUPERMARKET near you. I use one
>>> in ABQ, NM, when I need small qty. They carry, or can order almost
>>> anything hams would use.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I'd look for a local Aluminum supplier. There's a large one about 20
>> miles from me. I found them by asking metal fabricating shops where I
>> could find some sheet and tube stock. Aluminum sheet and tube are pricey
>> even at discount, but many of the suppliers will even cut the sheets to
>> shape. I don't know about bending. Small metal brakes (say to make the
>> tube sub chassis in an Alpha 76) are relatively simple to make from rod
>> and steel angle. You do need a welder and access to a mill or a friend
>> who is a machinist. Normally the socket cut outs are punched, but a
>> small hobbiest mill, or one of those small lathe and mill combinations
>> can do cutouts that look professional.
>>
>
> Or, frontpanelexpress.com
> They have a simple drafting package you download which has stock
> cutouts, tapped holes, as well as any sort of shape you can draw. It
> quotes it online, you send in the order with your credit card, and a
> week later, the beautifully machined panel arrives at your door. Lots
> of different thicknesses and finishes, as well as filled engraved
> lettering, etc.
>
>
I'm almost certain I'd use them for the panel complete (lettering,
cutouts, *autograph*)<:-))
> Angle stock, premachined panels, and you get a pretty nice end product
> (especially if you need things like D-sub cutouts.. or even nicer
> "double D" punches for BNC connectors)
>
> Standard Aluminum chassis are a
>
>> tad on the flimsy side. If you don't want to bend up a sub chassis, just
>> get some angle and make one like an erector set. Use either screws or
>> pop rivets for fasteners. I haven't found any of the press in captive
>> nuts yet.
>>
>>
>
> PEM fasteners
>
Thanks,
73
Roger (K8RI)
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