m1abrams
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I have read a few howto's online on cutting square holes into metal without the use of a CNC. I need to cut one for an IEC and just wanting to get as many ideas as possible.
This is a source for a few methods: makezine.com: Make Square Holes in Aluminum Sheet Metal
So how have you guys done your non-circular holes? Has anyone tried using a rotary tool (Dremel) with a cutoff blade?
Is a hand nibbler a good choice? Would you purchase one to do the job because it is that much better than the other methods?
This is a source for a few methods: makezine.com: Make Square Holes in Aluminum Sheet Metal
So how have you guys done your non-circular holes? Has anyone tried using a rotary tool (Dremel) with a cutoff blade?
Is a hand nibbler a good choice? Would you purchase one to do the job because it is that much better than the other methods?