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| NiteWalker:
Here's how I mount mine: Now for the description. I use machine screws (10-32 I think) and have the heads counterbored under the surface of the cp top. They hold very tightly and don't come loose even though I recess the bottom. The way I do it is first drill the counterbore with a 5/16" forstner bit and then drill the through hole for the bolt with an 11/32" (or something like that; whatever the bolt fits) standard bit. There is a dimple from the forstner for positioning. Like I said, this method holds extremely well because there's no connection to the wood like when using screws. The strength of the connection completely relies on the nut and bolt and not the wood. Here it is from the underside all hooked up. Look closely at the joystick. It's a happ competition stick btw. In the future I'm going to try using flathead machine screws which will eliminate the need for a counterbore resulting in a stronger joint. I'd only need a slight countersink instead. |
| acevedor2:
That's exactly what I am going to use, Flat head Machine screws. Thanks. I'll post pics as soon as I get them done. I am still working on how to mount the Happ trigger joy flush..... |
| tranq:
As I'm totally confused to what you're doing, now, I'm waiting for the pics. |
| acevedor2:
The two mag stik plus joys willl be recessed about 1/4 inch into the bottom of the cp. I will then use flat head, 1/4" bolts down from the top into the joys recessed underneath. The heads are flat and will be slightly countersunk so they are nice and flat. The Reuion joy will not be recessed because I got he one with the longer shaft and it looks perfect just being mounted underneath. I will stil luse the 4 bolts countersunk from the top method to secure it to the CP. The problem I am having now is mounting the trigger joy (viewable in the link below). I don't want the carriage bolts to show and I am still working on that... http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=61823.40 |
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