tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869371566442567811.post48698733557333894..comments2024-03-27T23:23:05.548-07:00Comments on Rescue 1130: 2014 Pickup of an IBM 1130 System and More: Working on Xerox Alto restoration, preparing for VCF exhibitionCarl Claunchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359841432891565909noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869371566442567811.post-86832067794901560062016-08-01T07:30:31.756-07:002016-08-01T07:30:31.756-07:00Hi David
I found one of the existing holes on my ...Hi David<br /><br />I found one of the existing holes on my faceplate still had the 1/8" black plastic rod glued in it. Remembering your post, I hunted around for my Plasdrill bit and successfully used it to clean out the channel!<br /><br />CarlCarl Claunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359841432891565909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869371566442567811.post-25405674927238415342016-07-30T11:17:48.598-07:002016-07-30T11:17:48.598-07:00Hi David
I have those bit already - had bored a s...Hi David<br /><br />I have those bit already - had bored a smaller 1/8" hole in the panel with it. Still have to be careful, especially with the layers of spray paint on the inside face that are easily damaged.Carl Claunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359841432891565909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869371566442567811.post-86224758829055965382016-07-30T07:29:01.690-07:002016-07-30T07:29:01.690-07:00One time when I had to mount some plastic panels I...One time when I had to mount some plastic panels I got from TAP Plastics (on Castro in MV) they also sold me a special plastic-boring bit which ... (runs out to garage, rummages through stuff) ... I still have! It is a "Plasdrill" described as "60° point,* high-speed drilling, won't crack or chip plastic" However this one is a 1/4" diameter. I see from the label they also have 1/8, 5/32 and 3/16 sizes. So stop by TAP and get one before you try drilling your plexiglass.David Cortesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760661115101469280noreply@blogger.com