[Shop-talk] Cutting holes in small project box

[Pat Horne]

Odd that my reply lost all formatting. Reminded me of some of the files i have stored from 30 years ago!

Pat Horne 
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On Sep 9, 2020, at 4:44 PM, Mike Sinclair <phoenix722 at comcast.net> wrote:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeBFcCTXZkA

> 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 won’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 at 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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