What do you guys use to drill holes on chassis?? - Page 5

jackinnj · 20th November 2004, 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by jamesjung21

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rdf · 20th November 2004, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by mjounot
I use Qmax hole punches.... from Princess Auto.

Great tip, thanks!

ray_moth · 22nd November 2004, 06:02 AM

You might not want to try this, because it can be messy and very noisy, but I've successfully used wood bits to drill holes for octal bases in 1/8" (3mm) thick aluminium.

cogsncogs · 22nd November 2004, 09:56 AM

Do you mean a spade bit? Yeah I've used'em for 3/4" holes but after a few holes and my nerves, had to CHUCK the bit! Burned out a variable speed drill doing that! They're ok for quick and dirty holes. And oh yeah if you attempt this method be sure to wear eye protection!

Wayne

ray_moth · 25th November 2004, 04:55 AM

Yes, I suppose you'd call it a spade bit. Like I said, it's messy and noisy. In my 1/8" aluminium chassis, I drilled ten octal-sized holes, 4 miniature-7-pin-sized holes and three fuse-holder-sized holes using spade bits. I then telephoned my wife, apologized for the noise and begged her to come back home.

Sherman · 25th November 2004, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by DIAR
Someone here recommended this:
...

My thanks to that person. The drill works like a charm!

Believe or not but this drill was excellent for drilling 2 mm aluminum...

AND REMEMBER TO USE OIL WHEN DRILLING !!!

I also use a Unibit in my drill press for all sorts of holes in metal, valve sockets, fuse holders, you name it. Works great. I do use emery cloth to remove any burrs and "round" the edge a tad so it isn't so razor like!

I have used that second bit to cut holes in MDF and birch ply for speakers. Take your time, wear a dust mask as well as safety goggles and they work like a charm. Of course speaker holes don't have to be as exact as valve socket holes since the flange usually hides any imperfection. (These days though my plunge router and circle template have mostly replaced that bit so I can do bigger holes and work farther from the edge than allowed by my drill press.)

Mort Caldwell · 3rd December 2004, 07:17 AM

Use Greenlee punches - there are two punches in their standard set of 8 that exactly fit 7 and 9 pin tube sockets and one that is perfect for octal tube sockets. I've punched hundreds of tube socket holes in aluminum and heavy steel chassis with my Greenlee set since 1965.. I bet you can buy this set of 8 Greenlee punches on eBay for about $25, altho I have not checked that out.

If you are punching a heavy steel chasis, use 30 wt oil on the punch cutting edges and also on the punch threads. Makes the cutting a lot easier, and also will keep your Greenlees going forever!

Another hint is to put the cutter section on the chassis top, to avoid marring it. And use a socket wrench to turn the punch - sure makes it easier..

Happy punching -

Mort Caldwell in West Virginia, USA
Tube circuit building since 1953.. A one tube radio first project

jamesjung21 · 4th December 2004, 03:54 AM

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I bet you can buy this set of 8 Greenlee punches on eBay for about $25, altho I have not checked that out.

I hope so... But no...
The cheapest one I've seen was $55.

I hate my holesaws making soooooo much noise and inaccurate holes...

tazzboy · 15th May 2005, 08:21 AM

What size hole does the amp input and outputs, eq, bright switch, power and stand-by switches, ground switch, ect have to be?

Plus what are the measurement for the Power Transfomer, Output transformer, Chock, and Reverb?

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22nd November 2004, 06:02 AM	#43
ray_moth diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Jakarta	You might not want to try this, because it can be messy and very noisy, but I've successfully used wood bits to drill holes for octal bases in 1/8" (3mm) thick aluminium.

22nd November 2004, 09:56 AM	#44
cogsncogs diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wayne, West Virginia	Do you mean a spade bit? Yeah I've used'em for 3/4" holes but after a few holes and my nerves, had to CHUCK the bit! Burned out a variable speed drill doing that! They're ok for quick and dirty holes. And oh yeah if you attempt this method be sure to wear eye protection! Wayne

25th November 2004, 04:55 AM	#45
ray_moth diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Jakarta	Yes, I suppose you'd call it a spade bit. Like I said, it's messy and noisy. In my 1/8" aluminium chassis, I drilled ten octal-sized holes, 4 miniature-7-pin-sized holes and three fuse-holder-sized holes using spade bits. I then telephoned my wife, apologized for the noise and begged her to come back home.

3rd December 2004, 07:17 AM	#47
Mort Caldwell diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hurricane, West Virginia	Use Greenlee punches - there are two punches in their standard set of 8 that exactly fit 7 and 9 pin tube sockets and one that is perfect for octal tube sockets. I've punched hundreds of tube socket holes in aluminum and heavy steel chassis with my Greenlee set since 1965.. I bet you can buy this set of 8 Greenlee punches on eBay for about $25, altho I have not checked that out. If you are punching a heavy steel chasis, use 30 wt oil on the punch cutting edges and also on the punch threads. Makes the cutting a lot easier, and also will keep your Greenlees going forever! Another hint is to put the cutter section on the chassis top, to avoid marring it. And use a socket wrench to turn the punch - sure makes it easier.. Happy punching - Mort Caldwell in West Virginia, USA Tube circuit building since 1953.. A one tube radio first project

15th May 2005, 08:21 AM	#49
tazzboy diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oregon	What size hole does the amp input and outputs, eq, bright switch, power and stand-by switches, ground switch, ect have to be? Plus what are the measurement for the Power Transfomer, Output transformer, Chock, and Reverb?