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Another joystick mounting question
« on: July 08, 2005, 02:59:34 pm »
I have 5/8 MDF for my CP and 1/8 lexan.  That brings the overall thickness to 3/4".  Will I have to route the bottom to install a Comp joy from happs?

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Re: Another joystick mounting question
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2005, 08:02:50 pm »
depends on your personal feelings.  It'll work in a 3/4" panel, but the joy might be a bit short for your liking.  The thickness might also affect the throw of the joystick, but it will WORK either way.
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Re: Another joystick mounting question
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2005, 09:50:09 pm »
I don't have a router and don't know anyone near that could loan me one.  Do you think that i could use a bit in my drill to shave a little away?

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Re: Another joystick mounting question
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2005, 09:55:17 pm »
I don't have a router and don't know anyone near that could loan me one.

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Re: Another joystick mounting question
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2005, 12:12:09 am »
Can you use a chisel on MDF?

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Re: Another joystick mounting question
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2005, 01:06:03 am »
Yes you can.  Patience is key.  Go slow.

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Re: Another joystick mounting question
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2005, 10:49:24 am »
Can you use a chisel on MDF?

Absolutely, but you'll basically be using it to cut paper rather than shave wood (which in the case of a properly sharpened chisel, actually splits between the cells), so you'll want to sharpen the chisel before and after using it on MDF.

I just finished using using 3/4" and 1/4" chisels to square up all the ends of the dadoes I made in my cabinet sides, and I can tell you they work just fine.

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Re: Another joystick mounting question
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2005, 11:55:55 am »
I have Competitions in my 3/4 panel PLUS 1/8" Lexan and they feel fine.  Before you chisel out material, I would try it first in a separate test panel and see how you like the feel.

Of course, you can always add washers as spacers if you do route the material and then want to bring the handles back down shorter.