Making a hole for AC socket in a chassis

[nhuwar]

Thats not bad.
This is what I use but I dont own it
http://www.bpt.com/index.asp?pageID=63&prodID=56

But I dont have one at home yet I was thinking of buying that combination unit.

Nick

[AR2]

Oh, man... oh man. Lucky you. That is the best of the best.
I started learning machining out of frustration simillar to Engels. I got small lathe and mill/drill. Made some improvements by installing VFD and thre phase motor and DROs
Machining is art on its own, once you go into it - it is beautifull. After initial learning, I just started making something - a big amp case. Here is the picture of the top grills that I just completed.
There are some more pics in this tread:
Treshold Stasis S300 Vs Aleph 30

When I started learning I was completly clueless (not much better now ether) and there is a lot to learn, but what a pleasure making something in metal. Unfortunatelly this craft/art of manual machining is disapearing and is replaced by CNC. But as a result of that and availability of cheap chinese machines it is getting easier to go into as hobby.
Stay well
AR2
PS Now I now whom to bother for machinning tips.

[nhuwar]

Also have a small hardinge and a large nardini engine lathe and a surface grinder almost a full machine shop. I also have the equipment to put mirror finishes on metal.

Nick