a $50 drill is doing great here ?!

Ok Im new to all this stuff so these are probley dumb questions.

On the blocks I dont see any solder and only 4 little screw things to hold the 2 peaces together what are thoses. Also how do you guys cut your copper down to shape. Thanks.

this is how I cut mine nowa days.... :D

http://3rotor.homelinux.com/SCM-BB/c...l_dscn5950.jpg
http://3rotor.homelinux.com/SCM-BB/c...l_dscn5957.jpg
http://3rotor.homelinux.com/SCM-BB/c...l_dscn5958.jpg
http://3rotor.homelinux.com/SCM-BB/c...l_dscn5960.jpg

does wonders for saving on some elbow-grease......

the end result....
http://3rotor.homelinux.com/SCM-BB/c...l_dscn6014.jpg

Do you think a jig saw will do the trick on cutting the copper.

Also If Im going to make me a hard drive block what thickness of copper should I get. And Im making a rotor design what type of drill bits do you guys use. I though I read in anther post wood bits is that true.

Do you think a jig saw will do the trick on cutting the copper.

Also If Im going to make me a hard drive block what thickness of copper should I get. And Im making a rotor design what type of drill bits do you guys use. I though I read in anther post wood bits is that true.

rather use a hack-saw....


it's not really wood bits... though it commonly is used on wood...

when at the hardware store... ask for high-speed steel bits....

they are adequate for doing the job and not too expensive....

http://3rotor.homelinux.com/images/F...P02757_sml.JPG

something like this

Ok thanks also instead of making lots of little holes can I just make the holes bigger will that affect anything and how deep should I get the holes. Aslo how do I sand down the edges so it looks nice.

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Dammit, not only saves the elbow grease, it makes nice straight perfectly perpendicular cuts!!!:cool:

WANNNNAAA!!!:D

i don't think your wife will agree to that puzzdre

;)

The secret is timing Puzzdre!

When she next asks you about doing a "honey do" job that you could make use of a bands saw in doing for her, explain you'll be very glad to do .......... for her, you just need this saw.

;)

:eek:
holy moly!! you have found the secret solution to my problems! Lathe, bandsaw, drill press.. here we come!

LOL guys,

She's a strong woman, She can cope with few more essential powertools in our small community... :D I just got a mitre saw from her for our anniversary, think that Christmas is good time for another 'kind of saw that I need';)

We are thinking of buying an older house instead of apartement, and old houses needs repairing, repairing needs tools. Also, house means having a front yard, a garage (to put the tools in) and ofcourse, back(junk)yard for all the things that will come handy one day...Do you think it's a good idea to buy a 1000$ used mill to make the door plate with our name on it? I think it's worth a try...:D

winewood, don't forget the mill :p

i'd go for a renovating old house over an apartment, any time. what can a hobbyist do with an apartment, really?

Fill it full of power tools and call it a hobby flat.:D

My point exactly m8! It took some gentle persuasion from me, but it worked. Hopefully next spring or summer we're moving! :)

Javascripterror, LOL, but neighbours will not agree...Maybe in geriatric home of some kind, all neighbours visually challenged, with hear impairment, and sexually inactive (surely hope so:eek: )...

Maxim, sorry for hijacking your thread, pls blame #Rotor he's the one with the gadgets that make us drool all the time;)

haha, no problem. im just sitting here looking at all this stuff y'all have, and dreaming of that day when i get a job and have money to afford things:)

Just a quick question: Where did you get your drill press and tap/die set and how much did they cost? Nice job on the blocks btw =)

How do you keep the 2 blocks to gether with out soldering.

Jewfro, press is $90 from sears. im not sure what tap set you're referring to. i bought a $17 set form sears that has an 8-36 tap for the set screws. i also bought a $7 tap for the barbs form McMaster.

krisco, the 4 set screws keep it together. i have GOOP for sealing.