Switch panel cut-out

[biscuit]

I am cutting out a new wooden panel at home to mount my switch panels etc.
I have the bog standard (?XM) Force 4 type 6 gang and 4 gang switch panels, fused, black panels with illuminating red rocker switches.
I know that the outer dimensions are 165x 114mm for 6 gang, and
127x 114mm for 4 gang.
I am doing this at home, 200miles away from the boat, and the switch panels, so can't measure them just now. Can anyone advise me as to what size CUT OUT they need: it would save me some bother when I come to put it together.

 

[GrumpyOldGit]

I have no idea but answering will push you back to the top for another go !

 

[biscuit]

What a nice gesture!
Still no replies though: I will take my jigsaw to the boat when it stops snowing.
Thanks for that.

 

[the_branflake]

If i go to my boat this weekend i'll measure mine. I took it out recently and at a guess would say its between 15-20 mm less than the panel.

 

[the_branflake]

Hello

My panel cut out is 95mm (wide) by 145mm. However it could have been made smaller, the fuse holders on mine are 15mm from the edge, it has nothing near the edge on the other side.

Hope that helps,
Mat

 

[biscuit]

Thanks Matt, that's a great help!
The Forum comes up trumps, again!

 

[nickd]

Just measured my 6 way talamex 10331 165 by 114
the absolute min is 120 by 75
the recommended is 140 by 89
I guess the 4way will require the same margins