> Bob, thanks for the input, but how the heck
> are we supposed to drill elongated slots??
> We have lots of time and labour, but very
> limited equipment and budget.
> :o)
> -Roman

Not sure how it applies to working with metal, but in woodworking it is
common to drill two holes at the ends, and thread a saw blade (scroll saw,
for instance) through the holes, and start cutting.  A fence helps make
the lines straight.

Maybe a "sabre saw" would work?  Clean up the edges with a file?

Build a PIC controlled laser cutter? :)

-Steve

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