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USB Hole

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Hi all,

Does anyone have any tips on a clever way to create a hole to mount a USB socket? I'd rather not buy a panel mount socket, I just want to create a hole in some thin metal but can't think of a clean way to do it. A USB-shaped hole punch would be ideal if that exists.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: USB Hole

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There are panel punch tools with interchangeable dies for common connectors. But they are expensive tools.

A nibbler tool is handy for one-off types of projects. You just drill a hole, then use the tool to 'nibble' the edges into the right shape.
https://www.amazon.com/RadioShack-Radio ... B007Z7PY48

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Re: USB Hole

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I wanted to follow up on this to help out anyone who has the same question. I found that a nibbler was too big for creating a slit for a USB port to fit through. What worked beautifully was a hole punch for BANNED. I bought this little gadget from Etsy and the 3x10mm holes are a perfect size for a USB-C port. https://www.etsy.com/listing/716885942/ ... hole-punch

Hope this helps!

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Re: USB Hole

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Thanks for posting your solution.

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