Re: Apple2 ethernet project update

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frankc wrote in message <3A25CD79.6899DD62@NOSPAMsrv.net>...

>> I'm not just complaining here, I've been trying to come up with an ideal
>> solution to the same thing myself. True, quite a few places want an
>> outrageous sum for metal brackets, they've quoted me as high as $350 for
30
>> pieces. But there have been more than a few smaller shops with the CNC
>> machines, that are quoting prices in the $80 to $100 range for just as
many.
>>
>> To show I'm a good sport about such things, email me some accurate
>> dimensions of this "dongle", and I'll see if we can't get a decent
bracket
>> made. Oh, don't forget to include whether you want it for the db25 or the
>> db19 sized openings.
>>
>> John
>
>Um, maybe I am missing something, but why not build a bracket out of a PC
slot
>ethernet card?  All you need is a rotary tool and a little imagination.


The girlfriend already knows I want a Dremel for Christmas. ;-) I've thought
of this myself, but both the Lance and our card use a secondary PCB that
measures an inch or less, wide. On most pc ethernet cards, the bracket's
right angle anchor points are too far apart. Though, could just as easily
get scrap sheet metal for it. The real problem lies in the fact that I don't
even know how threaded screw holes are made, let alone with a dremel. If you
know how, please let me know.

Thanks,
John