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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 ... 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 |