So I've finished drawing up plans for the wooden components of the 7x17" I want to build and am now turning my attention to the metal components. Creating the metal bits appears to be a bit more challenging than the wooden parts. Specifically, I'm referring to the metal standards for the front and back. The basic design is modeled after my Deardorff 8x10, and the metal components will be following that lead. Cutting the pieces to shape shouldn't be a problem, and I figure I can make a basic jig for bending the metal parts. Slotting is another thing entirely, though. Not quite sure where to start with that.
Anybody have any suggestions for how to go about this? I'll have a good variety of power and hand tools at my disposal. I've thought about taking some of it to a local machine shop, but I get the feeling that it would be more trouble and cost than it's worth. Suggestions are much appreciated.
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