- 1. switch plinth holes (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 14:27:45 -0700
- The TR6 (and others) has holes in the dash switch plinth for a variety of switches and control knobs. These switches and control knobs fit into the plinth via an almost round hole. I say almost becau
- /html/triumphs/1999-02/msg01600.html (7,359 bytes)
- 2. RE: switch plinth holes (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 15:08:07 -0700
- Sorry I should have been more specific... I do not need to make these holes in my switch plinth. I need to make similar holes in steel and/or aluminum sheet.
- /html/triumphs/1999-02/msg01606.html (7,829 bytes)
- 3. RE: switch plinth holes (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 16:16:54 -0600
- part a You mean something more elegant than a drill and the largest square file that will fit into the hole to form the flat side? Jim Hill Madison WI
- /html/triumphs/1999-02/msg01607.html (7,566 bytes)
- 4. RE: switch plinth holes (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 15:29:27 -0700
- I think so...as I see it, if I use the proper size bit, I will have removed the material for the flat spot. Using a smaller drill bit will result in the round part of the hole having the wrong diame
- /html/triumphs/1999-02/msg01608.html (7,270 bytes)
- 5. RE: switch plinth holes (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 16:35:10 -0600
- Peter> I think so...as I see it, if I use the proper size bit, I Peter> will have removed the material for the flat spot. Using a Peter> smaller drill bit will result in the round part of the hole P
- /html/triumphs/1999-02/msg01609.html (8,117 bytes)
- 6. RE: switch plinth holes (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 15:47:48 -0700
- Well the list comes through once again (and fast!). Thanks to the replies of two listers (Brian Borgstede and "Mr. Mike" Passaretti -- thanks!) it turns out the special tools are made by Greenlee. I
- /html/triumphs/1999-02/msg01610.html (8,211 bytes)
- 7. Re: switch plinth holes (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 14:59:58 -0800
- My experience with Greenlee punches is: Unless you need to do a lot of them, you are better off to use the manual method. The Greenlee dies are quite dear (over 100 bucks for one to punch holes for
- /html/triumphs/1999-02/msg01611.html (8,158 bytes)
- 8. Re: switch plinth holes (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 18:04:11 EST
- Peter, Yes, use an undersized drill bit, a small file, and lots of patience. For the fuse panel in my TR6V8, I had to make 8 D-shaped holes. Have fun! Or, if you have the money (and they are NOT chea
- /html/triumphs/1999-02/msg01612.html (7,833 bytes)
- 9. Re: switch plinth holes (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 19:08:56 EST
- << You mean something more elegant than a drill and the largest I think so...as I see it, if I use the proper size bit, I will have removed the material for the flat spot. Using a smaller drill bit w
- /html/triumphs/1999-02/msg01618.html (7,691 bytes)
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