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| Franco:
I agree with Randy. Insert nuts are far the best method for this type of application. I couldn't even get carriage bolts with a head less then 1/2" over here (UK). I managed to find some insert nuts from a UK seller but they only sold them in bags of 500 (I only wanted 16!!) I suppose I could of ordered some carriage bolts from Bob Roberts but I was eager to get on with my CP at the time of my build (patience had never been my virtue). It all depends on what you can either get locally, internationally and what you can wait for and/or are prepared to pay. I had to make do with what I could get at the time (T-nuts) but I made sure they would serve their purpose and they have worked so well that I would deff use the same method again. |
| IntruderAlert:
Maybe Randy will consider including 4 Threaded Inserts with each joystick you buy from him? or an "install kit" when you buy the stick and interface ;) |
| markrvp:
--- 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". --- End quote --- |
| IntruderAlert:
I've been looking around for these inserts is it the same as a HeliCoil Thread Insert? |
| markrvp:
If these are the HeliCoil inserts you are looking at, http://www.emhart.com/products/helicoil.html those are way too complicated. They require you to drill AND THEN TAP the hole. I've gotta think they are expensive (with getting the TAP). Take a look at this page for connectors & inserts: http://rowecraft.com/hardinserts.php |
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