I was just considering undermount since it is only 1/2" and not much room to work with.
Using T-Nuts or similar would work but need more time to create that T recess. Not really what I want to do...
Carriage bolts are used for undermount.
- Felsir and I forgot to include that method and diagram in the wiki.
The joystick body is positioned like the "Under mount (tee-nuts)" diagram in the wiki, but there's no tee-nut recess
and the bolts should be head up/threads down like the fasteners in the "Top mount" diagram.
Giving it thought with the carriage bolt I wonder if the control panel will be strong enough before it gives way when tighting the bolt into the wood...
Yes, the panel will be strong enough that you can tighten the nut and crush the square part of the bolt down into the round hole.
I though of using those IKEA screws then capping it with those plastic caps. To avoid any scratches to the hand when playing of slips.
You won't need caps. Carriage bolt heads are rounded.
The threaded end and nut are below the panel so there's nothing to scratch your hand.
Worst case scenario: You find ones that are the right size, but have markings on the head.
- Thread several nuts on the bolt.
- Tighten your power drill chuck on the nuts.
- Use sandpaper to remove the markings as the drill turns. (Poor man's lathe.)
Scott