Hacks related to metals, including precious metals. May include hacks for manipulation and cleaning.
Hacks related to metals, including precious metals. May include hacks for manipulation and cleaning.
See also: plastics
Questions tagged [metals]
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How to find exact same position on opposite side of a metal sheet before drilling through it when measuring on both sides is not possible?
I need a way to mark the same position at both sides of a metal sheet (in my case I need to make a hole in the passenger compartment of my car and end up in the right place both in and out, that is not hit any cables or other vital parts of the car)…
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How can I drill a hole in metal without sending shavings everywhere?
I want to drill a hole or 8 in my computer case. I don't want to short out my motherboard or anything. There are a host of problems with this -- mainly throwing slivers of metal in several directions. Is there any great way to avoid throwing shards…
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