The Pig

I’ve had a problems finding out the best way to do this. I’m aiming for good aesthetics on this. I’ve tried searching for hose grommets; however I cannot find any which fit a 5mm panel and have an ID of ¾”.

I tried a few things out on a spare bit of acrylic I've got...

I’ve recently bought some rubber edge trim for a 5mm panel, but the minimum radius for the trim is 2cm, which leaves holes much larger than needed in the side of the case, and the trim dies not join up exactly. This solution would work, but it does not look that good



The other option is to cut ¾” hole through the panel and just leave it at that, with no trimmings.




What do you think would look better?

Opinions would be much appreciated!

wongwk

I think the 2nd looks better. but if u r moving the tube quite often, be careful tat it will cut the tube into 2.

jus my 2 cents...

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The Pig

Thanks for the advice. The tube passing through will have to bend quite alot. The tube will follow the path shown in the pictures below:

Top View




Side View:




Hopefully this should work out ok.

stupid

I like the second approach, just make sure you sand down the edges so they are almost rounded so you have less chance of chaffing or snagging your hose.

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The Pig

Would a counter sink do the job?

I got a sander attachment on my dremel as well, that might do sort it out.

marcus000

These any good for you?

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...roducts_id=751
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...roducts_id=534
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...roducts_id=197

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The Pig

Those would be perfect, but unfortunately they do not allow for a 5mm panel. I've tried looking for hose grommets for a 5mm panel, but I can find them anywhere. I thought about cutting one of the ones above in half, and then sticking the halves either side of the hole, but eventually they would come off and leave a nice smear across the acrylic.

uberlinux

The 2nd option would look fine provided you:
1. Bevel the edges
2. Polish the insides of the holes to remove the 'frosted' look

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The Pig

Thanks for the advice

What would be the best way to bevel the edges?

The Pig

I picked up a rounded needle file which should do the job. I'm gonna try polishing the inside of the hole with a dremel polish bit and some of the dremel polishing compound.

Just need to find the time to do this, got a lot on at the moment...