Eyelets and Punch for Fishpaper

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builderbob
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Eyelets and Punch for Fishpaper

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I have a source, my job, for fishpaper. Where can I get eyelets and a punch for this to make circuit boards?
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Builderbob aka Robert
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benoit
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Re: Eyelets and Punch for Fishpaper

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http://www.hoffmanamps.com/MyStore/perl ... =431754454

There are probably other places, that's just off the top of my head.
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Re: Eyelets and Punch for Fishpaper

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mouser p/n 534-43 is the eyelets, I use an 1/8" drill bit for the holes
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Re: Eyelets and Punch for Fishpaper

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I bought a eyelette crimper off of ebay, but it really is only so so. You will get better results with the punch and a hammer. I think I ended up with some from london power.
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Re: Eyelets and Punch for Fishpaper

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builderbob wrote:I have a source, my job, for fishpaper. Where can I get eyelets and a punch for this to make circuit boards?
Thanks,
Builderbob aka Robert
http://www.fastener-supply.com/
it isnt very cheap to do it correctly, $100 for hand press plus dies but if you have to do a bunch it is worth it
They also have plated eyelets for easy soldering
Cheaper to use a center punch and block of steel

If you use Fish paper (Vulcanized fiber) like what Fender did make sure you install all the parts and then soak it in a wax bath. Otherwise the amp will start to snap and crackle over a few years. The fiberboard is hygroscopic.
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