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BrianG · 01.30.2008, 01:50 AM

I use this for countersinking.

For slots, I drill a hole on both ends of the slot. I then use this type of bit on a dremel tool. Then, just cut away.

For cutting, I use a hacksaw and/or Dremel tool with cutting wheels (wear goggles!). If thinner than ~2mm, I use a nibbling tool to make nice square cuts and files/Dremel sanding wheel to clean up the edges.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	01.30.2008, 01:50 AM I use this for countersinking. For slots, I drill a hole on both ends of the slot. I then use this type of bit on a dremel tool. Then, just cut away. For cutting, I use a hacksaw and/or Dremel tool with cutting wheels (wear goggles!). If thinner than ~2mm, I use a nibbling tool to make nice square cuts and files/Dremel sanding wheel to clean up the edges.