Nascom 2 keyboard connector

[Allison]

>
>Subject: Re: Nascom 2 keyboard connector
>   From: "Jim Beacon" <jim at g1jbg.co.uk>
>   Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2005 22:43:08 +0100
>     To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
>
>
>> Presumably the punch tool has a limit as to how far from the edges of a
>> piece it can reach?
>>
>There was a "Q-Max" D type punch, don't know if it is still available, but
>that could be used to pace a hole anywhere in a sheet of metal (it is pulled
>through with a bolt, so doesn't need a press of any kind).
>
>Jim.

The famed and well used Greenlee punches are like that.  Various sizes 
and shapes and you drill a through hole and assemble the punch on 
opposing sides, insert bolt and tighten.  Nice clean holes.

I also have a nibbling tool, takes a .1"x.25" bite in any direction
and perfect for odd chassis holes.

My wish list includes a 2-3FT wide sheetmetal shear and a small 
(18"-24") bending brake.



Allison