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On Mar 6, 2008, at 8:07 AM, James Elliott wrote:

> Cool. I've never drilled through metal this thick before. Is it an 
> easy process? Do I need to get any exotic tools to do this (ie can I 
> use a hand drill or do I need a press)? What steps are you going to 
> take to minimize the amount of paint chipping?
>
> -Jim
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: wjhall11 <wjhall@...>
> To: ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2008 12:05:46 AM
> Subject: [ModularSynthPanels] Re: Tau Phaser LED
>
>
> Jim -
>
>  Yes - we're going to use a 696-SSI-LXH387HGW as well. This is the
>  standard MOTM size LED. But the hole Scott made is smaller.
>
>  We're going to drill out the hole with a step-drill to the required
>  5/16" size. I think it's going to be a pretty straight-forward thing
>  to do.
>
>  Tell you what - we've been putting it off, but we'll try to get to it
>  this weekend and put the photos on our site, OK? We have to drill a
>  bunch of LED holes in our MOTM-800 panels too.
>
>  Bill and Will
> http://www.dragonfl yalley.com/ jHTauPipeConstru ction.htm
>
>  --- In ModularSynthPanels@ yahoogroups. com, James Elliott
>  <johans121@. ..> wrote:
>  >
>  > Anyone??? Please...
>  >
>  > ----- Original Message ----
>  > From: James Elliott <johans121@. ..>
>  > To: ModularSynthPanels@ yahoogroups. com
>  > Sent: Monday, March 3, 2008 1:16:35 AM
>  > Subject: [ModularSynthPanels ] Tau Phaser LED
>  >
>  > What LED is everyone using with the Bride Chamber
>  Tau Pipe Phaser panel?
>  >
>  > I have a mouser 696-SSI-LXH387HGW, however the plastic housing is
>  too big :(
>  >
>  > Thanks,
>  > Jim
>  >
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On Mar 6, 2008, at 10:50 AM, loopcycle wrote:

> I need a stepping bit myself to open up some panel holes too.
>  So with a stepping drill (bit)--presumably the "unibit"--do you drill 
> from the
>  front or the back of the panel? I dont have a press. Is there any 
> problem
>  with the bit 'catching' the metal? I'm trying to figure out how to 
> prevent
>  injury while at the same time avoid scratching/rubbing the panel 
> graphics.
>
>  --- Scott Deyo <contact@...> wrote:
>
>  > Like Mark says, a hand drill is ideal for this job. The paint won't
>  > chip, either. I make those holes smaller because individual users 
> can
>  > always drill them bigger if they need to, but we can't drill them
>  > smaller : )
>  >
>  > Another great tool for your drill is a unibit, especially for 
> stainless
>  > work, where your bit may catch and bend light-gauge metal. They're 
> not
>  > cheap, but I use mine all the time. (Thanks, Mr. Wright, for 
> turning me
>  > onto that!)
>  >
>  > By the way, I have more Tau panels on the way for those who are 
> waiting.
>  >
>  >
>  > On Mar 6, 2008, at 8:07 AM, James Elliott wrote:
>  >
>  > > Cool. I've never drilled through metal this thick before. Is it an
>  > > easy process? Do I need to get any exotic tools to do this (ie 
> can I
>  > > use a hand drill or do I need a press)? What steps are you going 
> to
>  > > take to minimize the amount of paint chipping?
>  > >
>  > > -Jim
>  > >
>  > > ----- Original Message ----
>  > > From: wjhall11 <wjhall@...>
>  > > To: ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com
>  > > Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2008 12:05:46 AM
>  > > Subject: [ModularSynthPanels] Re: Tau Phaser LED
>  > >
>  > >
>  > > Jim -
>  > >
>  > > Yes - we're going to use a 696-SSI-LXH387HGW as well. This is the
>  > > standard MOTM size LED. But the hole Scott made is smaller.
>  > >
>  > > We're going to drill out the hole with a step-drill to the 
> required
>  > > 5/16" size. I think it's going to be a pretty straight-forward 
> thing
>  > > to do.
>  > >
>  > > Tell you what - we've been putting it off, but we'll try to get 
> to it
>  > > this weekend and put the photos on our site, OK? We have to drill 
> a
>  > > bunch of LED holes in our MOTM-800 panels too.
>  > >
>  > > Bill and Will
>  > > http://www.dragonfl yalley.com/ jHTauPipeConstru ction.htm
>  > >
>  > > --- In ModularSynthPanels@ yahoogroups. com, James Elliott
>  > > <johans121@. ..> wrote:
>  > > >
>  > > > Anyone??? Please...
>  > > >
>  > > > ----- Original Message ----
>  > > > From: James Elliott <johans121@. ..>
>  > > > To: ModularSynthPanels@ yahoogroups. com
>  > > > Sent: Monday, March 3, 2008 1:16:35 AM
>  > > > Subject: [ModularSynthPanels ] Tau Phaser LED
>  > > >
>  > > > What LED is everyone using with the Bride Chamber
>  > > Tau Pipe Phaser panel?
>  > > >
>  > > > I have a mouser 696-SSI-LXH387HGW, however the plastic housing 
> is
>  > > too big :(
>  > > >
>  > > > Thanks,
>  > > > Jim
>  > > >
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> 
> I do have an actual hand drill that belonged to my father.  It has
> wooden handles and a crank on the side like an eggbeater.  I use to
> drill PCB's, as it can't accidently skip and destroy traces.
> 
> >>The paint won't chip, either. I make those holes smaller because
> >>individual users can always drill them bigger if they need to, but
> >>we can't drill them smaller : )
> 
> Indeed :)
> 
> >>Cool. I've never drilled through metal this thick before. Is it an
> >>easy process? Do I need to get any exotic tools to do this (ie can
> >>I use a hand drill or do I need a press)? What steps are you going
> >>to take to minimize the amount of paint chipping?
> 
> You want a variable-spped power drill with a large-enough chuck to
> fit the bits you are using.  When I had to drill a bunch of panels,
> including some tricky stuff like the LED holes for a MiniWave, I
> borrowed this massive professional drill press from my next door
> neighbor.  Which was much better than using a hand-held power drill,
> but not necessary if you only have to drill a few holes.
> 
> Secure it from moving (you can use the mounting holes in the corners
> of the panel to screw it to a board), drill from front of the panel
> so that any damage to the paint is to the back side, and use a
> lubricant such as cutting and tapping spray.
> 
> http://www.hotrodmotm.com/drill_howto.htm
>

> had.
> 
> gw
> > 
> > I do have an actual hand drill that belonged to my father.  It has
> > wooden handles and a crank on the side like an eggbeater.  I use to
> > drill PCB's, as it can't accidently skip and destroy traces.
> > 
> > >>The paint won't chip, either. I make those holes smaller because
> > >>individual users can always drill them bigger if they need to, but
> > >>we can't drill them smaller : )
> > 
> > Indeed :)
> > 
> > >>Cool. I've never drilled through metal this thick before. Is it an
> > >>easy process? Do I need to get any exotic tools to do this (ie can
> > >>I use a hand drill or do I need a press)? What steps are you going
> > >>to take to minimize the amount of paint chipping?
> > 
> > You want a variable-spped power drill with a large-enough chuck to
> > fit the bits you are using.  When I had to drill a bunch of panels,
> > including some tricky stuff like the LED holes for a MiniWave, I
> > borrowed this massive professional drill press from my next door
> > neighbor.  Which was much better than using a hand-held power drill,
> > but not necessary if you only have to drill a few holes.
> > 
> > Secure it from moving (you can use the mounting holes in the corners
> > of the panel to screw it to a board), drill from front of the panel
> > so that any damage to the paint is to the back side, and use a
> > lubricant such as cutting and tapping spray.
> > 
> > http://www.hotrodmotm.com/drill_howto.htm
> >
>

>
> i bored the LED hole out today with a Unibit on a handdrill and it
> went smooth as anything.
> 
> has anyone completed their tau pipe modules yet?
> im waiting for a 100k log pot to arrive.  
> and i have yet to do the front panel wiring.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, "adaaxs" <wonggster@> wrote:
> 
> > I have a Sears hand drill that is a two speed, geared job, amazing
> bit of analog 
> > toolmaking.  It is a very fine and effective tool, better than many
> of the electrics I have 
> > had.
> > 
> > gw
> > > 
> > > I do have an actual hand drill that belonged to my father.  It has
> > > wooden handles and a crank on the side like an eggbeater.  I use to
> > > drill PCB's, as it can't accidently skip and destroy traces.
> > > 
> > > >>The paint won't chip, either. I make those holes smaller because
> > > >>individual users can always drill them bigger if they need to, but
> > > >>we can't drill them smaller : )
> > > 
> > > Indeed :)
> > > 
> > > >>Cool. I've never drilled through metal this thick before. Is it an
> > > >>easy process? Do I need to get any exotic tools to do this (ie can
> > > >>I use a hand drill or do I need a press)? What steps are you going
> > > >>to take to minimize the amount of paint chipping?
> > > 
> > > You want a variable-spped power drill with a large-enough chuck to
> > > fit the bits you are using.  When I had to drill a bunch of panels,
> > > including some tricky stuff like the LED holes for a MiniWave, I
> > > borrowed this massive professional drill press from my next door
> > > neighbor.  Which was much better than using a hand-held power drill,
> > > but not necessary if you only have to drill a few holes.
> > > 
> > > Secure it from moving (you can use the mounting holes in the corners
> > > of the panel to screw it to a board), drill from front of the panel
> > > so that any damage to the paint is to the back side, and use a
> > > lubricant such as cutting and tapping spray.
> > > 
> > > http://www.hotrodmotm.com/drill_howto.htm
> > >
> >
>

> I decided to drill an led hole in my panel too.  The lack of led and switch options have 
> driven me to have my Tau, Multimix and others punched.
>
> Yesterday , my wife saw me looking at a Dremel drill press for $38 at a Loews and bought 
> it for me. I don't know if it is possible or what to get to do it but  I figure I can drill a pilot 
> hole and them hand ream it out (when my carpenter friend can't cut a super clean 4.98mm 
> hole in the thing). 
>
> I was planning on using shielded hook up on the outputs, Center to tip. Braid (screen) to 
> already bussed ground plane on out jacks. Screen trimmed on pcb end of wire. Twisted 
> twos or threes of stranded hookup on everything else.
>
>   
>> i bored the LED hole out today with a Unibit on a handdrill and it
>> went smooth as anything.
>>
>> has anyone completed their tau pipe modules yet?
>> im waiting for a 100k log pot to arrive.  
>> and i have yet to do the front panel wiring.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, "adaaxs" <wonggster@> wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> I have a Sears hand drill that is a two speed, geared job, amazing
>>>       
>> bit of analog 
>>     
>>> toolmaking.  It is a very fine and effective tool, better than many
>>>       
>> of the electrics I have 
>>     
>>> had.
>>>
>>> gw
>>>       
>>>> I do have an actual hand drill that belonged to my father.  It has
>>>> wooden handles and a crank on the side like an eggbeater.  I use to
>>>> drill PCB's, as it can't accidently skip and destroy traces.
>>>>
>>>>         
>>>>>> The paint won't chip, either. I make those holes smaller because
>>>>>> individual users can always drill them bigger if they need to, but
>>>>>> we can't drill them smaller : )
>>>>>>             
>>>> Indeed :)
>>>>
>>>>         
>>>>>> Cool. I've never drilled through metal this thick before. Is it an
>>>>>> easy process? Do I need to get any exotic tools to do this (ie can
>>>>>> I use a hand drill or do I need a press)? What steps are you going
>>>>>> to take to minimize the amount of paint chipping?
>>>>>>             
>>>> You want a variable-spped power drill with a large-enough chuck to
>>>> fit the bits you are using.  When I had to drill a bunch of panels,
>>>> including some tricky stuff like the LED holes for a MiniWave, I
>>>> borrowed this massive professional drill press from my next door
>>>> neighbor.  Which was much better than using a hand-held power drill,
>>>> but not necessary if you only have to drill a few holes.
>>>>
>>>> Secure it from moving (you can use the mounting holes in the corners
>>>> of the panel to screw it to a board), drill from front of the panel
>>>> so that any damage to the paint is to the back side, and use a
>>>> lubricant such as cutting and tapping spray.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.hotrodmotm.com/drill_howto.htm
>>>>
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