You can make a template of the front panel with a graphics program with hole
locations, text, etc. Print them out on 8 1/2 by 11 inch label material.
Cover the panel with a section of the same size plastic laminate, and you
are all set.
I did a panel with this method 4 years ago, and the glue has not yet turned
yellow.

Pete

"Tfort" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 20:46:26 -0800, Paul Clay
wrote:

What's the best way/tool to cut or drill holes 1/8 inch to 5/16 inch in
diameter in thin gauge aluminum (for inserting potentiometers and
phono, power jacks, etc.)? I've tried using just a power drill and
genernal purpose drill bits and the results have been sort of ragged
(the edges of the hole are ragged and the process of drilling creates a
depression surrounding the drilled hole).

What's a good technique for labeling front panel controls on a piece of
homebrew gear? Are there self adhesive labels or decals that
stick/wear really well?

Tnx!


Get a laser etcher and greenlee punches.....I'm think of labeling
panels for people. Something like 1 dollar a word.

Tracy