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Fixing a joystick with only screws
PL1:
--- Quote from: paigeoliver on January 01, 2013, 12:35:18 am ---I have screwed them into plywood from the bottom with wood screws and had no issues.
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Wood screws in plywood = OK.
Wood screws in MDF = bad.
OP specifically asked about MDF.
Scott
Nacimroc:
T-nuts just seem like too much effort. I never thought insert nuts would last from abuse over years, but will give them a go. I suppose if they ever did come loose, I could just rotate joystick base plate 90 degrees and re-fix.
Thanks all.
TOK:
--- Quote from: Nacimroc on December 31, 2012, 09:08:45 pm ---I have been fixing joysticks with t-nuts and bolts for years, but I'm just wondering if anyone just fixed them with 6 screws into MDF from below? And if so did they tear out, or break etc? It's a lot of hassle making hole for t-nuts, filling, sanding, sealing etc. Screws would be a lot easier, but I don't know about them lasting with people hanging off them.
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I would just do carriage bolts clear through the panel before doing that. It doesn't look as polished as totally hidden hardware, but its durable and plenty of "real" games came like that.