Re: Making a punch die?

Thanks Bob.

Yes, I agree, the nibbling tools from Radio Shack are terrific and
convenient; although my hands get very sore after biting away a large
cutout. The only problems is that the results (from my unsteady
impatient hands) don't have a nice clean fit that I would get from
dies.

Joseph

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., cncdxf@a... wrote:
> Hi Joseph,
> Years ago I bought GREELEE punch and die sets for
> doing chassis cuts outs. I found a NIBBLING tool at Radio Shack
> that was more flexable. Most cabinets are stamped then folded so if
> if you use a NIBBLING tool you will have to put your outline on the
> inside of the chassis. Radio Shack still sells a NIBBLING tool for
> $9.99. Ignore this message if you own one.
>
> Nibbling Bob
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Joseph" <toybuilder@y...> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I'd like to make my own punch dies for cutting cutouts for
> electronic
> > connectors in an aluminum case (0.062). Has anyone tried this or
> > seen information that might help?
> > Joseph