Has anyone fitted an NVR switch INSIDE a Fobco Star?

[jweaver]

Just got a Fobco Star and am itching to improve it.

I want to remove the existing power switch and replace it with an NVR.

The logical choice would be to screw this to the side..

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-li ... nvr-switch

But its bulky and I like the idea of keeping it all "internal" and was thinking of trying this:

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-kjd6-switch


Do you think its a bit ambitious to cut a 22x42mm hole in the side, neatly.. Considering the wall thickness of the Fobco is around 8mm? I would use a disc cutter, but the disc is too big and won't cut through, so i would have to use a variety of hand tools to 'square' off the hole. Do you think its even possible? Has anyone done it?


Jon

 

[wizard]

If this is for home use you are about to ruin a good drill

 

[Jamesc]

Rather than carve up a clasic drill why not mount the NVR on the wall adjacent to the drill? That way you get the proection and keep the drill intact.

James

 

[jweaver]

If this is for home use you are about to ruin a good drill

Good point.. Exactly the reason I asked.. And you are right.. I am replacing bent/broken motor bolt/handles.. Rather than use a Hex Head bolt, I am going to weld the old handles onto, to try and keep it original.. So why would I go to this trouble and then carve up the side... I get it.

Perhaps I need to take a step back and reconsider my options.

Thanks for the feedback.

Jon

 

[chippy1970]

There was one already fitted on mine. The guy had just removed the switch and bolted the nvr to the casing

 

[RossJarvis]

I haven't got pictures but the one at work has a big NVR box on a bracket sticking out the side. I think it was a later addition sometime in the 70s!