Grinding off 1HP off a 3HP panel would probably be easier than my
paper cutter method. Trimming small bits off of small pieces is hard
to do with the paper cutter (they tend to move around too much). It
is much easier to trim off a 3HP piece from a much larger panel (say
the back panel). The only concern with the grinder is it will get
really, really, hot. Handle with care. And protect your ears! Nothing
worse than the sound of grinding metal.
-James

On Jan 24, 2008, at 5:24 AM, davevosh@... wrote:

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> I know this is going to sound very wacky
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> hello,
> regarding the question of "cutting" 1hp off of a mult to use up a 3
> hp space
> - i`m not a metal familiar type but could possibly the 1 hp be
> "ground"
> off with a grinding wheel for such a tiny amount to be removed,
> i wonder if
> this might not be simpler and, everyone i do know that has some
> kind of home
> workshop either has a bench grinder or a grinding attachment for
> some other
> power tool like a drill.
> just an idea.................
> best,
> dave
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