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drilling metal control panel
rob1234:
What should I use to drill button holes in a metal control panel? Also, does anyone know where I could get a solid black control panel overlay?
Mameotron:
Fastest way to cut holes in metal. Guaranteed. ;D
http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/equipmentdatasheet.asp?p=456
Seriously, if you can't afford $3500.00 a bi-metal hole saw will do. Make sure the panel is REALLY solidly clamped down. And watch out for the bit catching and spinning the drill out of your hands. Will NOT work with a cordless drill.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=H0884
Hoagie_one:
Greenlee
http://www.irvansmith.com/catalog2/parts/greenlee_hole_punches.shtml
telengard:
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I have made many, many button holes in both plate steel and aluminum. I use 1 1/8" bi-metal hole saws. It takes a while w/ steel but it works.
brained:
If you wan't a solid black control panel overlay just buy some vinyl from parts express (http://www.partsexpress.com) they sell a good overlay and it's quite cheap.
You can also use black contact paper or else just paint the darn thing!! :P