[sdiy] chassis punch

[Michael E Caloroso]

I use a nibbler with my Greenlee punches.

MC

On Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM Oren Leavitt via Synth-diy <
synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:

> Half inch (12+mm) square punches are common. You could do two
> side-by-side square punches to get your desired hole.
>
> Or use a nibbler tool to size up from a smaller rect punch.
>
> - Oren
>
> On 4/18/25 10:55 AM, peter foti via Synth-diy wrote:
> > The closest size that Greenlee makes is 11mm x 22mm, item # 60025
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 9:29 AM mark verbos via Synth-diy <synth-
> > diy at synth-diy.org <mailto:synth-diy at synth-diy.org>> wrote:
> >
> >     Hi all,
> >
> >     I have a chassis punch, the kind where there’s a bolt that you crank
> >     down on, that’s the size of an IEC power connector inlet that has
> >     served me very well over the years. I would like to be able to
> >     install the mini C8 type power connectors on some gear that I am
> >     modifying to have a detachable power cable or internal power supply.
> >     For that I need a hole that is 25mm x 12mm (maybe 12.5mm) rectangle.
> >     I have been unsuccessful finding one. Sure, I could drill 4 tiny
> >     holes and connect them with a Dremel, but the punch is sooooo much
> >     nicer. Is there some secret source for these that I need to know
> >     about? I believe someone on here recommended the ones I have now….
> >
> >     Mark
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