[TowerTalk] Tool for F-connector holes

[jimlux]

On 3/11/19 4:32 PM, Al Kozakiewicz wrote:
> Double "D" knockout/chassis punch is the required tool. Don't know what diameter F connectors are offhand, but the tools are readily available and come in a variety of sizes. Don't be shocked by the price.
> 
> Al
> AB2ZY
> 

Indeed, they're probably over $100..

Another way to solve the problem is to use a service like 
frontpanelexpress.com - you download their design tool, which lets you 
design a "front panel" = a piece of aluminum sheet metal with holes and 
cutouts in it. They have every imaginable shape and size cutout (Sub-D 
for DB25 or DB9, 22mm round with 1 or 2 keys, D, Double D, etc.)

You upload your design file, your panel shows up less than a week later, 
perhaps nicely labeled with engraved legends if you put those in.

Then you just bolt that into a rectangular hole in your box.


A quick look at their website shows that they make entire enclosures now 
(built up from 6 panels).  they basically have a CNC router that 
machines panels.