Pre-Punched project boxes

[Dood]

I need to make up a sort of junction box containing two male Neutrik XLRs, a female combo XLR and a 1/4" jack. I've found the odd outlet online selling massively overpriced boxes. Does anyone know of an outlet that stock or drill boxes? I'd prefer metal - think of it as being needed for DI type jobs. I don't want it to fall to pieces!!

I'd make one up myself but my current tools (and spare time) are making it less convenient!

Here's the kinda thing I want to achieve:





But not necessarily having to cough up £30 for the pleasure!!

[EBS_freak]

Maybe this should provide some inspiration...

http://www.screwfix.com/p/tower-1g-surface-box-with-20mm-knock-out-and-mini-knockout/33241
(you can get metal boxes - but they will have holes in the back...)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-SINGLE-GANG-4-XLR-HOLE-SWITCH-FACE-PLATE-BRUSHED-STAINLESS-/261981217721
http://www.neutrik.com/en/xlr/d-series/nc3md-h
http://www.neutrik.com/en/audio/plugs-and-jacks/jacks/combo-a-series/ncj6fa-v-0
http://www.neutrik.com/en/audio/plugs-and-jacks/locking-1/4-chassis-jacks/nj3fp6c
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A4-Marine-Grade-Stainless-Steel-Nyloc-Nylon-Insert-Locking-Nuts-M3-4-5-6-8-10-12-/360650014234 (--> M3)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A2-Stainless-Steel-Button-Head-Screw-Allen-Socket-Bolts-M3-M4-M5-M6-M8-/160792810792 (--> M3)

PS always mount all the connectors from the rear! (Looks more pro)

Look at the powercons on this (bad) - http://www.lexproducts.com/content/upload_products/129/prmiun-6ca-front-rgb-xl-v1-a__large.jpg

Compared to (good) -
https://studiospares.s3.amazonaws.com/p/alt/l/538690_1.jpg

Edited October 19, 2016 by EBS_freak

[EBS_freak]

OR

https://www.studiospares.com/Cables-Leads/Stageboxes/Chassis-Patch-Plate--Wall-Box-4-Way_403040.htm

WITH

4x6mm, 1x20mm and 1x15mm (15mm may be difficult to find!)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blanking-Closed-Rubber-Grommets-6-9-12-16-20-25-32-50mm-1-6mm-Panel-thickness-/262281562555

ALTERNATIVELY, cover the rear holes with something like...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-X-SELF-ADHESIVE-STICK-ON-RUBBER-FEET-20MM-X-3MM-/191815387956

[EBS_freak]

And of course, pics when done!

[obbm]

Dan, i have a Q-MAX cutter for making holes for these Neutrik connectors. if you find a suitable box I'll happily cut the holes for you.

[EBS_freak]

^^ WINNER ^^

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1476910219' post='3158480']
Dan, i have a Q-MAX cutter for making holes for these Neutrik connectors. if you find a suitable box I'll happily cut the holes for you.
[/quote]

Just out of interest, whats the maximum width of metal that these cutters can punch through?

[Dood]

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1476910219' post='3158480']
Dan, i have a Q-MAX cutter for making holes for these Neutrik connectors. if you find a suitable box I'll happily cut the holes for you.
[/quote]
[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1476912468' post='3158505']
^^ WINNER ^^
[/quote]

Bloody love you guys Thank you so much! Dave, I'll be in touch soon! The box is only a passive splitter, so very little space needed inside. It'll take a dual mono input (XLR pair) and send it through to a stereo XLR with a 1/4" in parallel. I'll figure out what box is needed to fit those neutrik sockets.

[obbm]

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1476912631' post='3158508']
Just out of interest, whats the maximum width of metal that these cutters can punch through?
[/quote]

[url="http://www.tooled-up.com/product/q.max-sheet-metal-hole-punch-24mm/7669/"]http://www.tooled-up.com/product/q.max-sheet-metal-hole-punch-24mm/7669/[/url]

[obbm]

Clarification. I have a cutter that will make 24mm holes which is fine for most Neutrik connectors. Not sure about the XLR/jack Combo which seems to be a bit smaller.

[Chienmortbb]

There is an XLR jack combo that used the standard D size cut out.

I also have a Q max cutter if anyone needs help.

[Dood]

I've temporarily shelved the plan whilst other stuff is taking over my spare time, but I have at least ordered my sockets ready!