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Timoe's Mini Sticks
Timoe:
I have always wanted to try those Japanese style joysticks and buttons. Thats really why I am making these things. I am modeling them after the Byrdo.org style cases.
So far, every control panel I have made has had the top of the CP open or removable. Its just how I've always done it. This time the construction will be more like a commercial joystick where the wiring is accessed through the bottom.
I will have 4 screws that go through the rubber feet into the four corners of the bottom of the box. The control panel top will be permanently attached to the box.
For this reason I decided to use hardwood in the four corners as opposed to mdf. Mdf just comes apart too easily if you are taking screws in and out of it all the time to access the insides.
In this pic you can see how I have clamped and glued the hardwood pieces to the mdf. The corner pieces have a matching 2 degree slope to maintain the angle and the support.
Timoe:
I used 1/4" dowels on the front piece and 3/8" dowels on the back piece.
The drill press makes it real nice to drill plumb into the side of the mdf.
Knievel:
Think you just set some sort of record for #of clamps used on a piece this size. ;D
Drywall mud works great for sealing end grain. Bondo Spot Putty(the red stuff in a tube) works great too and dries fast. I've been using it instead of wood filler for some time now.
Timoe:
Yeah I used a lot of glue and clamps, but they're solid.
A little more mud and sanding and they'll be ready for primer.
leapinlew:
Some serious woodworking going on here - looks great.
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