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====== Case / FrontPanel DIY Tools====== ===== Laser Cutting ===== * [[http://www.formulor.de/|Formulor]] * [[https://www.ponoko.com/|Ponoko]] ===== Measurement ===== * 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 =====Drilling===== * 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 =====Abrasive/Cutting===== * 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

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