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| SammyWI:
I prefer Sanwas myself. 8) Have you considered just using a snap in button? People have reported that they work fine in a thick wood CP. I'm thinking they would be fine as long as you aren't using a plexi top. That's what I plan on for my cab, anyway. |
| DeLuSioNal29:
Yes. I actually ordered snap ins originally but then changed them to screw ins at the last minute. I'm experimenting with 1/2" MDF to try to get away with mounting the Sanwas without routing. It's a small CP so I may be able to get away with using thinner wood. If not I can switch to 3/4". D |
| LeedsFan:
By the way you can use Seimitsu nuts on Sanwa buttons as they are interchangeable. The Seimitsu nut is 35mm as opposed to Sanwa's at 36mm so you can get your buttons a little closer together if you wanted to (though I know that's not the reason you needed to know the diameter). Then again you would probably have to buy twice as many buttons as you need in order to do this. :-\ I had the exact same problem as you in that I wanted to use Sanwa buttons in an 18mm thick MDF panel. The screw in buttons just aren't long enough without routing out the back of the panel like you mentioned. I also considered just putting in the snap-in buttons (OBSF) into the MDF panel but wasn't sure if they would be stuck inside due to the retaining clips not being able to release. Once inserted like this can they be easily removed? (And yes I have a plexi overlay). In the end I decided to use a small 2mm thick metal panel after routing/cutting the MDF so it would sit flush. Now I can use the snap-in buttons without any issues. There's also a much wider colour choice when using the snap-in buttons over the screw-ins. I just hope the clips will hold the buttons tight (not installed them yet). I don't want them swivelling round in the panel. |
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