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Metal Control Panel Help
GameTech:
I've got an original Pac Man cabinet (stand up) and it has a metal control panel that was from another game possibly. It's classes sheet metal.... I want to add more buttons as it only has 2 per player... How or what is the best (cheapest) way to drill new arcade button holes into this type of material? I cant find drill bits at my local box store that big around for metal...they are all for wood (spade type bits)..
Any help..? Thanks !!! :cheers:
MaximRecoil:
• Hole saw:
• Metal punch:
• Stepped drill bit:
Blanka:
Well that hole saw is not for metal. It needs much finer teeth for metal. But I suggest you find a metal workshop. They have the punching machines. They work best on already bent and decorated material. If the metal is flat and unfinished, you could try a laser or water cutter, but punching one hole must be easiest and probably free of charge.
MaximRecoil:
--- Quote from: Blanka on September 05, 2008, 02:12:00 am ---Well that hole saw is not for metal. It needs much finer teeth for metal.
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First of all, that's irrelevant. It is simply an example picture to show what a hole saw looks like, so he can look for it at his local hardware store; and secondly, you are wrong. Here is another hole saw:
Does that one also need "much finer teeth for metal"?
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The D180056 Features: Optimized tooth design for superior performance while cutting metal. * M3 steel provides faster cuts and longer life than the M2 steel of the industry standard product. * Thick, hardened backing plates prevent warping at holes and increases cycle. * Versatility of deep-cut style allows users to cut either wood or metal.
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Blanka:
The second one you show is very different. It has all teeth in line, not one outwards, one inwards, and indeed the teeth are much smaller. You won't find that in your local hardware store, but only in a dedicated tool shop. And I bet is does not come cheap in that De Walt flavour. Just find a punch-tool. You can also try the model-shop of any artistic/construction school.