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| Kremmit:
I pinched my hand on CPs with no dustwasher on top back in the day. Lots of times. I don't think it ever happened with a plain metal CP, always wood or a metal one that had a thick layer of plexi added to the top. So, for me, the rule of thumb is: Washer on top if the joystick hole is more than 1/8 inch deep. Not for authenticity or looks- just to keep my hand from getting hurt. Also, thanks to whoever it was that pointed out Mountain's black plexi washers. I think I'm gonna steal that idea for a vader panel I'm putting together. |
| DaveMMR:
I too have pinched myself with the dustwashers on the bottom. I have huge hands so it touches the hole on short sticks. |
| TOK:
I guess the finger pinching is a very valid reason for the dust washers on top. I have my panel set up like Senators with 1/4" plexi on top and have never been pinched. I noticed after reading this that I hold the stick from the top and don't rest my hand on the panel near the base of the stick. Now that it's mentioned, I do recall seeing people who rest the pinky side of the hand on the panel and move the stick with the base of the index finger and thumb. |
| Dmod:
--- Quote from: Dudeman on September 19, 2007, 11:07:00 am ---You could get a circle cutting jig for your router, and cut them with that. http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=3582&productid=143735 --- End quote --- Just to redirect the derailment of this thread in another direction... These are cool. But I don't quite get it. Where's the router go? Edit:: Guess it goes something like this. Now that's a damn large washer! That ought to do the trick. |
| Xiaou2:
For a small part like a dust washer, I believe it would be better to invert the setup. Basically, mounts the router upside down or use a router table. Drill a hole in the center of the plexi. Secure a dowel that matches the hole diameter that you drilled in the plexi. Spin the plexi in a circle as the router is on.. and you will have the part cut out. The diameter controlled by the distance you mount the dowel from the router blade. While you could drill the whole initially the same size as joystick size needed.. it may be easier to use a smaller hole that will be easier to find an appropriate dowel for. (easiest would be a simple nail) Then, you could clamp the part down, and drill the hole large afterwards. |
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