Producing neat, polished-looking projects is now easier than ever thanks to the accessibility of 3D printing and laser cutting, but one element that can be overlooked is labelled front panels, which lend projects a professional finish.
An effective strategy for creating professional-looking front panels is the use of laminated panels, as demonstrated in a recent video by Accidental Science.
This involves drawing the panel in Inkscape and printing it, after which one copy is laminated and used as the drill guide for making openings in the panel.
The other copy of the print is glued to the panel once all the holes have been drilled, with just enough glue to hold it in place.
This process requires significant effort, but the results can be very rewarding, and there are several potential pitfalls that hackers should be aware of when attempting this process.
