Re: Which material is thin, strong and easy to drill?

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Posted by Andy Desak on 9, 2000 at 9:28 PM:

In Reply to: Re: Which material is thin, strong and easy to drill? posted by Nightowl007 on 9, 2000 at 3:39 PM:

: : : I was wondering if there is a material that is almost as strong as standard metal (used for actual control panels), that will resist warping and bending, and is just as thin and easy-to-drill holes in.

: : : I'd appreciate help!

: : : Thanks in advance

: : You can use 1/16" aluminum. But I would suggest putting it over plywood.
: : If you dont want to use wood underneath then I would only use steel.

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: Andy, where would one look for 1/16" aluminum?

Look in your yellow pages under 'welding'. One of the welding shops in your area will have and be able to make you a custom piece.

-Andy Desak
Arcade Solutions

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: : : : I was wondering if there is a material that is almost as strong as standard metal (used for actual control panels), that will resist warping and bending, and is just as thin and easy-to-drill holes in. : : : : I'd appreciate help! : : : : Thanks in advance : : : You can use 1/16" aluminum. But I would suggest putting it over plywood. : : : If you dont want to use wood underneath then I would only use steel. : : : : Andy, where would one look for 1/16" aluminum? : Look in your yellow pages under 'welding'. One of the welding shops in your area will have and be able to make you a custom piece. : -Andy Desak : Arcade Solutions

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