Just posting this for fun and conversation. Looks like a CLCLC power supply with a film capacitor bypass?
Regards,
Dan
Actually, you might be shocked what you can do with a few simple tools. A cheapy table saw and a non-ferrous blade works wonders on 1/4" aluminum plate.
Regards,
Dan
Regards,
Dan
This is light years beyond my philosophy of upcycling rawson chassis.
I'm exactly where you are too. There is little (courtesy in part to Peter Daniel) I can't build but the novelty has worn off a long time ago. If I find something really intriguing I'll break out the tools but for now I take great comfort in the DIY store chassis.
Regards,
Dan
Cutting alu on a table saw, while not pleasant, its so much better than trying to do it with a jigsaw etc.
The other bit of kit that is a massive help is a metal brake, things are much easier to fit together if you have one, and more repeatable if you are making more than one chassis.
The other bit of kit that is a massive help is a metal brake, things are much easier to fit together if you have one, and more repeatable if you are making more than one chassis.
It is unpleasant but you can get perfectly straight edges that will fool most people. It's handy when you must have a specific size piece.
I'm fortunate to have a local metal supplier that will rough cut into easily handled pieces and I do the finishing.
Regards,
Dan
They have metal cutting blades too that make the job even easier. Just have to keep an eye on the arbor size.