Desk Grommets

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Not the most exciting of topics, but bear with me :D

Is it me, or is it impossible to find white, small desk grommets for things like micro USB cables? They'd be perfect for chargers, peripherals e.t.c. In a perfect world I'd have one that can just fit a micro-usb connector, and another for USB Type-A.

I've found the perfect one, but there's no dimensions, and it's from Home Depot, so not exactly viable. It's this one : https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commerc...e-2-INCH-FURNITURE-HOLE-COVER-WHITE/203717861

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Example picture below (please excuse l33t Gimp skills).

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Can anyone point me in the direction of some white cable grommets for micro-usb and Type-A connectors? Desk is 30mm. Cheers!

EDIT : Forgot to mention the closest I've found are available are a little too big, and need painting : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-X-35mm-Computer-Desk-Table-Grommet-Cable-Tidy-Wire-Hole-Port-Surface-Cover/351676025915?_trkparms=aid=555018&algo=PL.SIM&ao=1&asc=20140122125356&meid=27d9ccfca1024f589933785621b073fb&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=12&sd=183401617864&itm=351676025915&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
 
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billysielu said:
I had a quick google but can't find 30mm thingies either.
One way round it is to make the hole bigger.
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Yeah, 35mm there’s plenty. The problem is it starts to detract from the super clean look I like, with big grommets dotted about the desk.

I’m considering giving it a go on Sketchup and then paying a 3d printing company to do a prototype run. Then I could retouch any blemishes and paint them. There must be something someone’s designed that I can tweK.
 
So found a few solutions. Ones for twin coax cables, which I’ll likely have to glue in place, fits a micro USB and just fits some USB-A connectors. It’ll do.

I can use larger grommets without the cap on, and run cable tidy piping straight into the aperture, should look neat enough.
 
bremen1874 said:
How about white pipe inserts?

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pl...peedfit/sd3307/JG+Speedfit+Pipe+Insert/p37185
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This is an awesome idea, I’ve ordered a few in various sizes to try out. Could always print some caps for them.

Distracted said:
https://www.cableorganizer.com/hardware-concepts/grommets/

The hc 6610 should fit. Not sure about shipping.

http://hardwareconcepts.com/2012/index.php?route=product/category&path=73_76
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These also look awesome, thanks man.
 
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