The holes don't need rubber rings if they're properly flared (rounded edges) on both sides. It is purely cosmetics, unless not flared of course, don't you agree?
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Are we talking about grommets/edge protectors around the metal holes?
An amp with gold plated bolt all over the place. Upupa Epops pays great attention to details, cosmetically and electronically.
Hi, I do electronic only forty-four years. Electrical engineering is not about gold screws, alektronika is the perfect function.
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Watch your wording Andrew... You're basically saying that anyone not putting rubber grommet is a "dumb ***" in your own little words here... Unless I totally misinterpreted you or you were just joking around, then discard my message.
People are posting their DIY projects here and of course many of them are not professional looking and that is alright since it is DIY. This is why this site exists in the first place. To be able to share your audio passion/hobby with others and help out.
If anyone has un-respectful comments to make about a build (not talking about you AndrewT) or something really negative, I suggest they do it through a PM instead of bringing that person down.
Rubber grommet are
1- protect the wire
2- stop dust (if they have rubber filler in center)
3- some aesthetics
And yes, you're correct, they should be used all the time for that sort of work but like I have said if the hole is flared appropriately it will not wear out the cable and will be safe.
100 years of experience does not necessarily make it right... It could also be 100 years of doing it wrong. In this case, he's right for sure and I highly respect is talent and knowledge.
I just had to precise things.
So let's get back on topic
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One must however be very careful with flared holes. The amount of "imperfections" necessary to damage a wire need not be apparent. Depending on the material it can only take a small imperfection to pentrate the isolation and thus resulting in damage or hot chassis. After flaring with a drill bit one should use sandpaper and really work the flared hole. Just my 2cents.
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