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Old May 3rd 07, 11:45 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Robert Kubichek Robert Kubichek is offline
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Default cutting square hole in plastic

Ed wrote:
I need to cut a square hole ( 1" x 1.25" ) in a standard plastic
electrical box cover ... in this case, its the type with one hole for a TV
jack. The new square hole will be to mount a chassis jack for Anderson
Power Pole connections. ( Powerwerx HS-4 ).


Can anyone advise of the best method and tool to do this? I am concerned
about cracking the plastic if I don't do it right.

Ed K7AAT


Melt the hole using a;
1) wood burning iron with flat blade
2) nichrome wire with power supply

Then using a fine file, trim to fit..


Bob n9lvu