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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting holes in small project box
From: Mike Sinclair <phoenix722@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2020 14:44:07 -0700
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On 9/9/2020 1:19 PM, Pat Horne wrote:
> Depending on the size of the round holes, you can use a hole saw or forstener 
> bit. A standard drill bit wonâ??t give you a good hole but you could always 
> file it out.
>
> The rectangular hole will require a bunch of drilled holes & filing. There 
> are nibbler tools available if you go with the metal plate but it will still 
> require filing.
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
> Pat Horne
> We support Habitat for Humanity
>
>
> On Sep 9, 2020, at 2:52 PM, Lee Daniels <lee@automate-it.com> wrote:
>
> I need to cut a couple of holes in a rather small electronic project box 
> (This
> one: https://amz.run/3YjE ) - but I'm not sure how to make nice "pretty" holes
> in this. It has both a plastic and metal covers, either one works for me, but
> I'll have wires through the plastic side. How does one cut a nice hole in a
> box like this? Ideally I'll have round holes for wiring and at least one small
> rectangle for a switch. See photo. Any suggestions appreciated!
> - Lee
> <project.jpg>
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      <pre class="moz-quote-pre" wrap="">Depending on the size of the round 
holes, you can use a hole saw or forstener bit. A standard drill bit wonâ??t 
give you a good hole but you could always file it out. 

The rectangular hole will require a bunch of drilled holes &amp; filing. There 
are nibbler tools available if you go with the metal plate but it will still 
require filing. 

Peace,
Pat

Pat Horne 
We support Habitat for Humanity


On Sep 9, 2020, at 2:52 PM, Lee Daniels <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" 
href="mailto:lee@automate-it.com";>&lt;lee@automate-it.com&gt;</a> wrote:

I need to cut a couple of holes in a rather small electronic project box 
(This
one: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" 
href="https://amz.run/3YjE";>https://amz.run/3YjE</a> ) - but I'm not sure how 
to make nice "pretty" holes
in this. It has both a plastic and metal covers, either one works for me, but
I'll have wires through the plastic side. How does one cut a nice hole in a
box like this? Ideally I'll have round holes for wiring and at least one small
rectangle for a switch. See photo. Any suggestions appreciated!
- Lee
&lt;project.jpg&gt;
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