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menace:
One thing I considered but didn't implement was putting the admin buttons under the monitor--which is basically just empty space.  You could then fit the spinner in up there and put the trackball right below it without extending it much further.  Definitely go 4/8 way switchable.  i regret not doing this on my main machine.

Trimoor:
You don't need to use a mounting plate, but it's a lot easier.  It also takes up much more space.
If space is tight, I say go without it.  I think it looks better without the plate.

If the panel is wood, be prepared for lots of routing.  If it's metal, just drill a 3" hole for the 3" trackball.

Do you plan on having the carridge bolts showing?

DreamWeb:
I didn't want the bolts showing!  And, I agree.. I think they look better WITHOUT the mounting plate.  But, my woodworking skills are limited... so, if it's THAT much more difficult to put it on without a mounting plate, I may be in trouble!

DreamWeb:
krick,

Nice compact deseign!  Thanks for drawing that up!  I'm going to work on it again tonight.

DreamWeb:
For your reference.  This is a pic of the existing metal control panel that I'm going to replace with the wooden one.  Should give you a better idea of what I'm working with.

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