The post whore thread.

[Gman]

3am wake up today, at least I get off at 1pm.

Don't wake up the chickens.

...at least you're looking at the glass half full. Get in early to get out early.

[Irving]

Thanks everyone. I already tried tin snips, and can only cut straight. A porta-band is on my wish list for sure. I couldn't afford to buy new stuff, and it would violate the idea behind the project. I do have a scroll saw, but don't know if I can get a metal blade for it. Cutting squares and using the scroll saw is probably my best bet.

[Great-Kazoo]

Thanks everyone. I already tried tin snips, and can only cut straight. A porta-band is on my wish list for sure. I couldn't afford to buy new stuff, and it would violate the idea behind the project. I do have a scroll saw, but don't know if I can get a metal blade for it. Cutting squares and using the scroll saw is probably my best bet.

for the holes.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/General-...ACyw&gclsrc=ds



for the squares. As mentioned clamp a bunch together. BUT take those rough squares and place between 2 pcs of wood. Keeps the ends from bending and makes all cuts equal.

[crays]

Maybe something along the lines of a gasket hole punch? I'm assuming it's fairly mild steel.

I see Kazoo beat me to the punch. Get it???

[Irving]

Holes are 1.5" and 3.25" so I imagine the punches would be expensive and I'd never use them again. I like the idea of putting a few together and using the grinding wheel. It's an art project so consistency isn't the most important and would be a-okay.

[Irving]

You guys are useful, thank you.

[Gman]

I already tried tin snips, and can only cut straight.

Aviation Snips are Color Coded for a Reason: Use the Correct One

[Irving]

I've got all three colors. This gauge of steel is too heavy for the way I want to use it, but it's what I bought.

[Irving]

I did remember that I have a press, so the right size punches would be easy enough. I'll investigate when I have time.

[ChickNorris]

There is a metal supplier in Commerce City/Brighton that also sells recycled punched rounds for fifty cents or something silly inexpensive. They've had several sizes in the past that are approximate to your needs. I will try to remember where if you're interested.