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Default Source for metal or plastic bezels?

On 6/5/2013 8:52 PM, Tom Gardner wrote:
On 6/5/2013 12:10 AM, 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...lFrontBack.jpg
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.

--
A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner, so if
one's life is cold and bare he can blame none but himself.
-- Louis L'Amour


Cut the male and female patterns from ply and stack pieces of Formica
and rout them out with a bit with a roller to follow the pattern. Hold
the parts with screws and washers clamping them in place. Zing!



Tom, did you notice how small the LEDs were?