Posted by
M0XDF on
Aug 22, 2009; 7:11am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Case-for-noise-generator-tp3490650p3494238.html
Good idea David and one I'll bear in mind, but you can't clamp like
that into an Altoids tin, because it has a rolled lip, come to think
of it, would a 1/2 hole go in the side? Great idea though Joe
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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On 22 Aug 2009, at 05:25, David Gilbert wrote:
>
> To cut a nice hole in almost anything (thin metal, plastic, leather,
> cloth, etc), TIGHTLY clamp a piece of smooth plywood or particle board
> (say 5/8 inch thick) on both sides of the material and just drill
> through the entire sandwich with a sharp drill bit.
>
> 73,
> Dave AB7E
> Joe Planisky wrote:
>> If one has the equipment and skill to drill a 1/2 inch hole in very
>> thin sheet metal, the XG2 fits perfectly in an Altoids mint box.
>> Take
>> the rubber feet off and put an old credit card in the bottom to
>> prevent the solder joints from shorting to the case. The top pops
>> open for easy access to all the controls.
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