--- Dave VanHorn wrote: > At 10:52 AM 2/4/2004 -0800, John Pearson wrote: > >Is there an easy way to cut mounting holes for 9 pin D connector housings? i do a drawing in cad (intellicad or sim) to make a template. print out the whole panel layout, d-connectors with cutting outline + other drill holes etc, on A4 trace paper, tape that over the aluminium or plastic whatever then use a needle punch to delicately outline where the cuts have to be. then drill *inside* the outlines and use needle files to trim. it's a LOTTA messing about 4 sure but there don't seem to be any cheapo punches around. :( Debbie :) http://greetings.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Greetings Send your love online with Yahoo! Greetings - FREE! -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu