Trying to mount T-Stik in a metal CP?

[javeryh]

I want to install my T-Stiks in my CPs but I'm not sure what type of hardware to use.  I'm envisioning some sort of bolt with a semi-spherical head but I'm not sure what they are called or where to get them.  Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

[Jabba]

Yeah, thy're called carriage bolts...

http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&q=carriage%20bolt&sa=N&tab=wi

You can get them at HD. I think 1/4" diameter should do it, but go in to Home Depot with the the mounting plate and get one that fits. In a metal panel, should not need anything more than 1/2" to 3/4"...

I painted the top of my bolts black with blak enamel pain you get from a hobby shop...

[mahuti]

I've had trouble getting the correct sized carriage bolts at Home Depot in the past. When in doubt, you can order them online.

[javeryh]

 

[javeryh]

I've had trouble getting the correct sized carriage bolts at Home Depot in the past. When in doubt, you can order them online.

Thanks - I see that Happs carries these things but I would have no idea what size to get (also you have to order 100 of them)...

[Jabba]

I looked at my website where I documented my build. From it I foiund this...

I used the 1/4" to cut the holes for the carriage bolts as I am using 1 and 1/2 inch 1/4 carriage bolts to mount the joystick to the CP.   (my CP was 3/4" MDF...).

[CheffoJeffo]

i'm also looking for a black piano hionge but I can't find it anywhere.  I'm not sure how paint would adhere to that though with all the movement...

I had the same problem ... ended up buying brass (was on sale), then roughed it up a bit with with wire brush attachment on the dremel, wiped it down, then primed and finished with spray paint. I kept the coats very light and moved the hinge after each coat. No problems to date, but then I haven't opened any of those panels much.

Cheers.

[javeryh]

i'm also looking for a black piano hionge but I can't find it anywhere.