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Tiger-Heli:

--- Quote from: nostrebor on April 29, 2005, 03:49:02 pm ---In all seriousness,

If you are installing them from the top and you do not want a bump in your overlay, you have to recess them first. I use a forstner bit, the same diameter as the flange on the t-nut. Drill the recess first just deep enough to make the flange flush. Then drill the hole thru the CP. Put the t-nut in, screw in a bolt and seat it. If done correctly, the CPO should be smooth as silk.

Of course all this is exponentionally easier with a drill press, but if you are patient, you can hand drill thes with good results.

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Or, if you don't have a forstner bit, you can recess them with a dremel.  (Doesn't have to be pretty on the bottom.).  Now if you are REALLY concerned about not seeing them under your overlay, cover the T-nuts with Plastic  Wood or Spackling compound and sand smooth.  (Just be careful for the threads).
IntruderAlert:
yeah.. if you check that link above you'll see that they are recessed on the midway CP
RandyT:
The best solution is to not use "T-nuts" at all in this application.

IMHO, they are the wrong part for the job.

What you want are "Threaded Inserts".  These can be installed from the bottom so no ugly stuff on top.  The force required to knock these loose would sooner break your stick, making ithat concern pretty much moot.

RandyT

Tiger-Heli:

--- Quote from: RandyT on April 30, 2005, 05:11:17 pm ---The best solution is to not use "T-nuts" at all in this application.
IMHO, they are the wrong part for the job.
What you want are "Threaded Inserts".  These can be installed from the bottom so no ugly stuff on top.  The force required to knock these loose would sooner break your stick, making ithat concern pretty much moot.
RandyT

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Linky to what RandyT is referring to:  http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,5195.msg34250.html#msg34250


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IntruderAlert:
oh.. i like those
sort of like EZ Anchors
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