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Translucent Microswitch Buttons*Taking Pre-Orders*
quarterback:
I still think somebody should try a piece of translucent plastic up in the button and/or around the led.
Somebody mentioned a milk carton. Sounds like an easy test to me and somebody with the translucents must have a plastic milk jug lying around.
Or (tangentizing off of Chris' last post) how about those flexible cutting 'boards' that are just sheets of somewhat thick translucent plastic. I know I've seen those at the dollar store as well.
Knievel:
A cutting board is a good idea Chris, you need something soft enough that will drill without cracking. I have some of that Lee Valley stuff here and it's perfect but yours could be a cheaper route.
AlanS17:
The white plastic washer is the only way I can think of to light the ring AND plunger.
An alternative would be to track down white plastic buttons nuts. I've seen them before on some of my machines, but I don't know where they came from.
SirPoonga:
What about thin paper. You can go to a crafts store and pick up thin paper. Many card makers use it for interesting effects, it's semi translucent.
Or think tissue paper. I wonder how well really thin tissue paper wadded up in the button would be like.
wakerlet:
Alan,
I have the plastic button nuts from the button hole plugs that Bob Roberts sells. A little pricey for just the nut but at least you know where to get them now.
-Todd