The American-Morse case is heavier and will allow you to sit on it, or walk on it if you just must.Much easier to make holes in, although I haven't figured out...
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Lee Hiers
aa4ga2
Jul 25, 2012 1:50 pm
On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Dale Putnam <daleputnam@...> wrote: Much easier to make holes in, although I haven't figured out a real good ... Not...
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cloud runner
just.one.hill@...
Jul 25, 2012 2:20 pm
The square hole is easy enough IF you get a tiny jewler's saw. This uses a tinsy blade. I drill a center hole, and cut the diagonals, then fold back the...
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Wayne Dillon
kc0pmh
Jul 25, 2012 2:24 pm
I too have been "Altoidizing" some smaller projects and finally broke down and purchased a punch from Grizzley. Make putting holes in these tasty little tins, ...
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John D'Ausilio
zeke7237
Jul 25, 2012 3:00 pm
Would anyone be interested in a custom plastic enclosure? I've been hacking on a 3D Printer since the beginning of the year and have it dialed in pretty well,...
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TJ Campie
w0ea_tom_c
Jul 25, 2012 3:07 pm
Sounds very interesting... would have to see what they look like! 73, W0EA TJ ... QRP ARCI #14612 | CW Ops #953 | SKCC #4593T NAQCC #3768 | Flying Pigs QRP...
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andrew.cross
Jul 25, 2012 4:47 pm
... John, I wondered if anyone was looking at this option as I think it raises amazing possibilities for enclosures for these radios. I imagine that they would...
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Petr
ok1rp
Jul 25, 2012 4:49 pm
Hi all, I would like to share my experiences with ESD mats for safe, ESD protective soldering as it can help to others. I looked for long time on the eBay and...
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Hank Greeb
n8xxham
Jul 25, 2012 6:40 pm
UPDATE: We now have four suckers... errr. volunteers for the "AT-Sprint Team #1". The latest sucker... errr, volunteer is Arthur NS7E. We're looking for (at...
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Yannick DEVOS (XV4Y)
yannick.devos
Jul 25, 2012 11:26 pm
Like this : http://www.laboiteverte.fr/une-perceuse-qui-fait-des-trous-carres/ 73, Yan. ... Yannick DEVOS - XV4Y http://xv4y.radioclub.asia/ ...
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Johnny Matlock
ac0bq
Jul 26, 2012 12:09 am
Hey Dale and the Group: I make the square holes by starting with a drilled hole then working it out to the corners with a small nibbler. I ran across the one I...
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Dale Putnam
daleputnam
Jul 26, 2012 12:52 am
Thank you Fellows, Great ideas, and lots too. On the one hand, my nibbler is too big.. I'll keep looking for a smaller one. The suggestion of a Jeweller's...
9620
ve3wmb
Jul 26, 2012 1:07 am
John : For those of us that are "metal working challenged" this would be awesome. I have an ATS-3A that I would love have a nice enclosure for. I am also...
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Dale Putnam
daleputnam
Jul 26, 2012 1:10 am
One possible case, that is intrigueing.. is a clear solid plastic acrylic case. Solid, transparent, and quite usable. It seems there should be something around...
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Johnny Matlock
ac0bq
Jul 26, 2012 1:13 am
Yeah I'm in for the idea of a see thru box for the little rigs, why hide them?? Johnny AC0BQ...
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Paul Smith
pds22553
Jul 26, 2012 1:28 am
I was so proud of my work on my ATS3B I put it in a 4sqrp clear top tin..... I didn't cut a square hole for the display either my eyes are so poor I had a hard...
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John D'Ausilio
zeke7237
Jul 26, 2012 2:56 am
Does anyone know if there are dimensioned drawings of the boards anywhere, with locations of the switches, connectors, display, etc? I may have to build up my...
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wmorrill@...
bozetown
Jul 26, 2012 3:51 am
Guys- If you are metal challenged, and want a metal case for the MTNs, mine is shown in the files section. Its the one with menu mispelled... I can make more,...
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camqrp@...
camqrp
Jul 26, 2012 4:22 am
Tom - In the Photos section, the album titled "N6GA's Scope Photos". The scope photos are long gone but there are some pix of my ATS-3A in one of American...
9627
camqrp@...
camqrp
Jul 26, 2012 4:29 am
Check out the photos of N7SR's MTR in the photo page. He used the box his Mac Mouse came in. You might have one of those sitting around... - Cam N6GA...
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Scott Zastoupil
szastoupil
Jul 26, 2012 4:17 pm
For semi transparent cases, take a look at Bob, AD7BP's MTR build.  He used a Hammond 1591BTBU transparent blue case. http://eggsandhamradio.blogspot.com/ ...
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greeneggs_hamradio
greeneggs_ha...
Jul 27, 2012 12:58 am
TAP Plastics in northern California has a line of hinged clear and tinted plastic boxes. here is the link:...
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ron wellman
greeneggs_ha...
Jul 27, 2012 12:58 am
about plastic boxes:TAP Plastics in northern California has a range of clear and tinted plastic hinged containers. look here:Â ...
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ron wellman
greeneggs_ha...
Jul 27, 2012 12:58 am
how about drilling a starter hold and using a square file? or drilling a starter hole, then your dremel to cut diagonal slots and fold back the extra material?...
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wmorrill@...
bozetown
Jul 27, 2012 3:44 am
I have enclosed many qrp rigs in clear plastic cases. Pieces were cut with a table saw and glued with super glue. Hinges were obtained from model airplane...
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PHILIP GRAITCER
philip_graitcer
Jul 27, 2012 12:32 pm
I used a clear plastic box that a Mac mighty mouse comes in. There's room in box for a flat LipO battery, fuse and switch. See photos in gallery. Phil, W3HZZ ...
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Petr
ok1rp
Jul 27, 2012 4:28 pm
Hi all, as I got few emails with questions if it is possible to buy the ESD mats about which I talked in last post and ship them overseas so I am sharing the...
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Johnny Matlock
ac0bq
Jul 27, 2012 4:35 pm
I am interested Petr I will contact you off list tonight with info Thanks Johnny ac0bq ... I am interested Petr I will contact you off list tonight with...
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greeneggs_hamradio
greeneggs_ha...
Jul 27, 2012 8:33 pm
Petr, can you post your email address" thx, ron KG6SCF...
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Hank Greeb
n8xxham
Jul 27, 2012 8:49 pm
Anyone hear of the whereabouts of KD1JV? I know he was planning an extended trip after the Daytown Minivention. I thunk he said he was going to "Real...
