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Default Source for metal or plastic bezels?

On Wed, 5 Jun 2013 08:54:24 -0700 (PDT), Stanley Schaefer
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On Jun 4, 10:10*pm, Larry Jaques
wrote:
I have to retain some little LED panels to a flat surface. *The 3M
doublestick adhesive foam is proving to have less than stellar
performance after they warm up for awhile.

I sourced these panels from China and none of the sellers have any
clue for bezels. *I don't think their translators handled that
conversation very well. *sigh

http://www.homeandgardenhandyman.com...PanelSizes.jpg
Retainer depth of about 3mm.
Opening for LEDs: 52-55mm W x 36-36.5mm

Qty needed: 1 dozen.
Budget for this project: $10. *

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one's life is cold and bare he can blame none but himself.
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Have you looked a the usual suspects for such, like Mouser or Digi-
Key? Even Jameco had them decades back. Probably more like $10@,
though. $10 will just about get you a roll of aluminum tape and an
Xacto knife...


Thanks, Stan. I hadn't thought of those sources and will check with
'em.

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