# What is the name of the widget I seek? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [February 21, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963 "2019-02-21T15:16:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/1 "2019-02-21T15:16:44Z")
I’m considering drilling a circular hole in a wall, about 25mm diameter so I can put cables through it. The wall is about 100mm thick - two pieces of wood with an air gap so I’ll need one for each side. On both sides I want a plastic piece that will surround and protect the edges of the hole and the cables. Sort of a combination of face-plate, surround, and grommet, but none of those bring up what I want in searches. What is the name for this widget? My search-fu has failed me. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/2 "2019-02-21T15:26:15Z")
Well, the proper name is “Escutcheon.” But, I think you want a wall plate with a hole, like this: [https://www.blocklighting.com/product/190835/pj7-w-leviton-1-gang-single-1-406-inch-hole-device-receptacle-wallplate-midway-size-ther](https://www.blocklighting.com/product/190835/pj7-w-leviton-1-gang-single-1-406-inch-hole-device-receptacle-wallplate-midway-size-ther) ---
**Author:** ![bob\_2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bob_2/32/3341_2.png) [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/3 "2019-02-21T15:32:31Z")
Try searching for a “fire sprinkler escutcheon” ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/4 "2019-02-21T15:56:29Z")
I have exactly what you’re describing as a feature on my desk, allowing cables and cords to pass through. If nobody gives you the name for this item, you could go to a Lowe’s or Home Depot and describe what you seek. [A bushing like this might work.](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Universal-Snap-In-Bushing-25-Pack-27259/100112722) ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/5 "2019-02-21T16:26:39Z")
How about a cable pass-through wall plate? ---
**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/6 "2019-02-21T16:44:12Z")
Something like [this](https://www.mycablemart.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=2647&ad_source=google_usa&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjcPPo6LN4AIVkxx9Ch3l1waaEAYYAiABEgKZ7PD_BwE) should work. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/7 "2019-02-21T16:50:04Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > How about a cable pass-through wall plate? But _escutcheon_ is such a pleasing word. I feel like I want to install a few just so I can shop around for some and impress (or more likely get strange looks from) the Home Depot staff. I also feel that if anyone manages to produce a wormhole to another universe that an escutcheon should be installed around it for neatness. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/8 "2019-02-21T17:06:54Z")
> [@beowulff](#): > > Well, the proper name is “Escutcheon.” > But, I think you want a wall plate with a hole, like this: [https://www.blocklighting.com/product/190835/pj7-w-leviton-1-gang-single-1-406-inch-hole-device-receptacle-wallplate-midway-size-ther](https://www.blocklighting.com/product/190835/pj7-w-leviton-1-gang-single-1-406-inch-hole-device-receptacle-wallplate-midway-size-ther) Thank you. I also need something to protect the cable inside but I can cut some pipe to fit. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/9 "2019-02-21T17:08:19Z")
> [@Bayaker](#): > > Something like [this](https://www.mycablemart.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=2647&ad_source=google_usa&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjcPPo6LN4AIVkxx9Ch3l1waaEAYYAiABEgKZ7PD_BwE) should work. Yes, without the cover. I think I need one of those plus the escutcheon **beowulff** suggests. ---
**Author:** ![Andy\_L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/10 "2019-02-21T17:09:14Z")
> [@beowulff](#): > > Well, the proper name is “Escutcheon.” > But, I think you want a wall plate with a hole, like this: [https://www.blocklighting.com/product/190835/pj7-w-leviton-1-gang-single-1-406-inch-hole-device-receptacle-wallplate-midway-size-ther](https://www.blocklighting.com/product/190835/pj7-w-leviton-1-gang-single-1-406-inch-hole-device-receptacle-wallplate-midway-size-ther) So nice to read of an escutcheon without a blot on it… ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/11 "2019-02-21T20:36:18Z")
> [@Andy\_L](#): > > So nice to read of an escutcheon without a blot on it… I admire your traditions and ideals. You must be a resolute man. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/46a35a/32.png) [@Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_T-Bonham.net)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/12 "2019-02-21T21:25:43Z")
> [@Quartz](#): > > Thank you. I also need something to protect the cable inside but I can cut some pipe to fit. Get one of these [desk cable grommet](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-1-1-2-in-Furniture-Hole-Cover-Black-COVER-BK-1-5/203717844) when you’re at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. They typically come in black, white, grey, or brown. You might have to glue it to the hole in that cover plate, since normally, they sit in a hole drilled in a desktop. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/13 "2019-02-21T23:09:02Z")
Try looking up electrical conduit. If you’re running cable you want something like this [one](https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.schedule-40-pvc-conduit--1-in.1000101185.html) or see if you can grab a remnant from an electrical supply shop. There are wall plates and grommets (and maybe a nice Wensleydale somewheres about) that fit right on it. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/46a35a/32.png) [@Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_T-Bonham.net)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/14 "2019-02-22T00:47:20Z")
> [@swampspruce](#): > > Try looking up electrical conduit. If you’re running cable you want something like this [one](https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.schedule-40-pvc-conduit--1-in.1000101185.html) or see if you can grab a remnant from an electrical supply shop. There are wall plates and grommets (and maybe a nice Wensleydale somewheres about) that fit right on it. If it’s just signal cable (computers & networking), he should consider [ENT Conduit like this](https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.ent-non-metallic-conduit-34-in.1000113198.html) instead. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/15 "2019-02-22T00:49:15Z")
[Rodney Dangerfield]what’s a widget?[/RD] ---
**Author:** ![Emergency911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@Emergency911](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emergency911)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-widget-i-seek/829963/16 "2019-02-22T14:12:17Z")
I just bought some of these. I googled “wire grommet” and found them.