Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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rp
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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Ken Moon wrote:I had a large hole for a can cap on a chassis, and covered it with a safety label (google "safety label" for zillions of images you can print out).
I'm not too sure - I have this uncontrollable urge to pry it off and stick my finger in there :lol:
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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I know how you feel, rp.

Whenever I see one of those little packets that says "Do Not Eat" on it, I get an uncontrollable urge to put it in my mouth :shock:
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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you're not supposed to eat those? :?
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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I like to put a socket in the unused holes.

Label it 'spare' and put an extra tube in it.

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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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Cantplay wrote:I like to put a socket in the unused holes.

Label it 'spare' and put an extra tube in it.

John
That's awesome.
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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yalesmith wrote:Hello. I was wondering what you guys were using to plug unused cahssis holes and where you are getting them.

Thanks!

David
http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/vacuu ... xxSod_pZBk

http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/vacuu ... xxSvd_pZBk

And the photo of hole plugs - those can be obtained at a local hardware store or an online source.
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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Cantplay wrote:I like to put a socket in the unused holes.

Label it 'spare' and put an extra tube in it.

John
Genius!
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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I have had this problem because I drilled holes and then forgot what they were for. It turns out you can always find some parameter to adjust with an additional pot. Other than that, my plan was to thread the holes and put screws in them.
Relax. It's SUPPOSED to smoke a little.
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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The pics Steveneddy posted above look like the bar end plugs from a road bike. Possible other source.

But isn't duct tape acceptable shielding? :D
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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Extra holes - to let the smoke out.
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Re: Plugging unused holes in a chassis

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At Lowes... They also have nylon plugs that will fit jack and switch holes.
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