Re: Metal Enclosures

["Christopher Boden" <chrisboden-at-hotmail-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

Original poster: "Bart" <bmcguyer-at-houston.rr-dot-com>

Hello all,
    Where can you find metal enclosures to make a power control console out
of?

Electrical Supply places, surplus outlets, etc...
Ask for a "Hoffman Box", they're pricey, but worth it. You can even get them 
in different NEMA ratings for weatherproof applications.

How would you make holes for all the connections?

You'll need a set of knockouts. These too are expensive, but if taken care 
of will last a lifetime. I have used the same set for 10 years, my father 
had them for 30 years, and my grandfather used them for about 30 as well. I 
would count that as a good investment :)

Panel Meters?

These are too big for knockouts (unless you spend a fortune on the massive 
ones you'll never use). We used a cutoff wheel and a Dremel.

Remember, don't skimp on buying tools. It's better to buy a good set of 
tools once, than cheap ones every 3 months. Not to mention you will spend a 
lot less time healing you knuckles. :)

Christopher A. Boden Geek#1
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The Geek Group
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