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Lee,<br>
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For the round holes, I'd use a sharp drill bit at medium speed and
go slow. For the cleanest hole, start with a small one about 1/8"
and move up in small steps until you get the size you want. If you
have a stepped drill bit like a unibit, it should work great. One
with smaller steps will give the cleanest opening. Here is a
sample:<br>
<br>
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For the rectangle hole, if in metal, use a nibbler like <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.amazon.com/RadioShack-RadioShack%C2%AE-HT-204-Nibbling-Tool/dp/B007Z7PY48/">https://www.amazon.com/RadioShack-RadioShack%C2%AE-HT-204-Nibbling-Tool/dp/B007Z7PY48/</a><br>
Drill a round hole first then trim it to size. I have not tried the
nibbler on plastic. I'd expect it to crack.<br>
<br>
I've also used a small cutoff wheel in a Dremel at slow speed. It
will cut/melt plastic, so go a little small then clean it up with a
file. Drill small corner holes for the neatest opening.<br>
<br>
Depending on the wire holes and if things are moving around, you may
want to look at a strain relief grommet. Another option is to use
some ring connectors for the incoming wires and screw them to the
standoff mounts inside the box then run a connecting wire to the
next step so there is no strain on the switch or other components.<br>
<br>
Good luck,<br>
<br>
Brian<br>
<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 9/9/2020 12:51 PM, Lee Daniels
wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:022f9ff946a6505861089a2cd79bae32.squirrel@automate-it.com">
<pre class="moz-quote-pre" wrap="">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</pre>
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