Electrovibe drilling slightly off for faceplate- suggestions to fix

[Synchrony Pedalworks]

I measured twice and even did a pilot hole, but my drilling for the Electrovibe does not perfectly match up with the faceplate. The difference is enough to make use of the faceplate difficult and risks breaking the plate.

I do not have any files to increase the whole size, but was thinking of enlarging the holes that are out of position with my step drill bit. My thought is the enlarged hole would allow some wiggle room and the nuts of the pot and switch can be anchored in the faceplate. Does this sound like a good idea or are there other suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Big Monk]

I measured twice and even did a pilot hole, but my drilling for the Electrovibe does not perfectly match up with the faceplate. The difference is enough to make use of the faceplate difficult and risks breaking the plate.

I do not have any files to increase the whole size, but was thinking of enlarging the holes that are out of position with my step drill bit. My thought is the enlarged hole would allow some wiggle room and the nuts of the pot and switch can be anchored in the faceplate. Does this sound like a good idea or are there other suggestions? Thanks.

Just enlarge the holes in the enclosure and let the faceplate cover what you boogered up.

 

[Synchrony Pedalworks]

Great. That was what I thought, but wanted to limit any thoughtless damage. Thanks.

 

[joelorigo]

I have been looking at this pedal today. Would it make sense to use the faceplate as a drill template?

 

[Synchrony Pedalworks]

Yes. Use the faceplate for a drill template. As noted above, my drilling was not perfect, but the faceplate saved me. The faceplate hides any flaws and looks professional.

 

[music6000]

I have been looking at this pedal today. Would it make sense to use the faceplate as a drill template?

I would mark the circle's around all the Faceplate Holes to the Enclosure & drill separately!
Use a 2mm drill bit to drill a Pilot hole in the middle of each circle & work your way up to finish size drill bit!
The idea is if your slightly of you can steer the drill an an angle to correct misalignment!!!

 

[Dr. Satan]

Another option for using the faceplate as a guide is to buy a set of transfer punches. You can get them from Harbor Freight for like $10 for a set.