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If you're using a PCB most build documents include a drilling template. Usually its a PDF so just make sure you print it out at 100% (as opposed to "scaled to fit page"). Of course you still want to double check everything before drilling; make sure the template PCB is the same size as the actual, that the pots/switches line up, the PCB fits into the box (sometimes the screw holes in the corners require you to mount the board a bit lower). If its your first time drilling an enclosure out I'd suggest using a cheap box as a test. Have fun and welcome to the community.

I got into building because I loved the naga viper so much. I know its just a modified rangemaster, but its by far my favorite treble booster, and one I almost always have on.

Sorry about the hand, I hope for a quick and painless recovery. At least you'll have plenty of time to dream and drool over your new gear! Keeping a positive attitude is key

Thats a shame, I always really enjoyed your demos. I hope you can sort out than cannon, or find a new way to record without costing an arm or two

I get that they all achieve true bypass (if were not nitpicking about the "almost zero" resistance of the opto). But is the only reason to use optical because the dpdt footswitch has a nicer feel and less popping? I have David Rolo's boards coming my way, and I figured I'd go all out and include nice bypass mechanisms. Based on people's suggestions I was going to go with optical, but I wanted to know why before I ordered 3 of them. Not that the cost is very high, I was just curious as to why they're preferred. It sounds like I might as well just order and find out myself.

I recently sold my mutron V build, and I've missed playing around on it. This looks like a fun project.

I've only been building for a few months, and in that time I've only used mechanical true bypass. I've wanted to try some other bypass mechanisms, so I ordered a relay bypass from 1776 with their multiplex. I was also going to get their optical bypass, but in a moment of foolishness I decided not to. Now that I have David Rolo's trio of circuits on their way to me, I was wondering about the difference between bypass systems, and what I should use for my fancy new circuits. 
 
I tried searching, but most results only talk about true vs buffered bypass. I haven't been able to find a quick summary of how these mechanisms differ, or why people would choose one or another. Mechanical true bypass is the cheapest, but optical isn't much more expensive. I've also seen countless people (including midwayfair on 3 different websites) recommending it, so I figured there must be something nice about it. Is it simply because it uses a 2 pole footswitch, or are there other reasons as to why people like it so much?

Also, what about relay? Its the most expensive at roughly $10, requires parts from a few different sources, and requires a microcontroller. People don't seem to praise it as much, which I assume is due to the cost and complexity, but I wanted to give it a shot at least once. Plus, I like the feel of the momentary switch