Case / FrontPanel DIY Tools

Flexible Steel Ruler with Cork backing - From Arts stores. An excellent idea that I stole ;)

Calipers - For measuring drill bits, shaft diameters, and hole diameters

Clamps/Vices - Various sizes and shapes, for holding things still while you drill/saw/bust them up

Rotary Tool

Drill Press - For accurate drilling of PCB's and faceplates

Drill bit set

Router bit set

Nibbling tool - for making odd shaped holes (Careful! These can be savage)

Reamer - for making odd shaped holes

Center punch - For marking the location of holes to be drilled and scribing lines on metal

File Set - Flat, round, half round, rasp and needle

Hacksaw - For cutting solid objects

Spare Hacksaw Blades - For use by hand

Coping Saw - For cutting holes in cases

Razor Knife - Stanley/X-Acto, etc. NOT for use on plastic cases unless you have a death wish