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skybluestav:
Hey guyz,

today i was in the stage where I took the control panel off my arcade cab in order to drill new holes to make the cab from a 3 button to a 6 button. But to my amaizment found that the 2 joysticks are held by a steel plate :o

today Ive been round all the hardware stores trying to find a 1 1/8" drill cup to make the holes (which btw is 28-29mm in the UK) and havent found any, the closest I have come to that is 25mm and 32mm. Anyone that can help? know where I can find a 1/18" or a 28-29mm?

And also what is the easiest way to get through a metal piece also?  ???

this has now staled my whole opperation and dont know what to do! I thought I had a problem in that I havent found the right size to drill a hole but now I also need to go through a steel plate.

What is the best solution now? what are my options? urgent help needed!

IM STUCK!
skybluestav:
ive sat down and thought about it for a bit, and it seems Im gonna have to build a new control panel from scratch, anyone know where I can order a 1 1/8" hole for my drill? any websites that ship to the UK? :-\

flyguy1821:
Type in "hole bit" on ebay and you will find tons of sellers. 
skybluestav:
found these guyz on the net. UK company

www.tooled-up.com

made my order, so hopefuly I will be able to saw through the metal
AlanS17:
I can't visualize your dillemna. Could you take a picture? I guess it doesn't matter if you're just starting over.
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