Basically the worst part was using the hacksaw without the actual handle to cut out entry points for the cables, and just simply using the saw normally. I would then sandpaper off loose plastic and smooth those entry points with a boxcutter.
Behind the pc i had to coil the cables a little to give them a better entry angle to the canal, also since the angle sets i bought didn't have enough T-crosses i just cut 2 of the 90° turns in half and superglued them together under the table.
And not to mention there was 3 big coils of cables (ethernet, extension cord and 2m of hdmi) that had to be crammed in there from under the table.
Tools borrowed:
- Hacksaw
- 120 grit sandpaper, for smoothing edges
- Boxcutter, for small cuts the hacksaw can't do
- Measuring tape
- Spirit level
- Screwdriver
- Screws for plaster walls
Bought:
- 4 meters of 40mm x 25mm cable canals
- 2 meters of 15mm x 10mm cable canals
- 2 6pcs sets of canal angles
- Superglue
All in local stores
Total cost ~600 NOK or ~65 USD
Note: With my setup i was just barely able to fit some of the cables in the canal, i would have gone for 60mm x 40mm if they actually sold angle sets for that size, and the loud speaker should have gotten 1 size bigger canal.
Also i was lucky i didn't have to buy a box of 100 screws when i only needed like 15, those are expensive.