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cmoses:
I am getting ready to work on my control panel and was wondering what the thought was on thickness for a wooden control panel.  I initially purchased some 5/8" MDF, thinking that by using it and a 1/8" plexiglass top then I would be able to use 3/4" T-Molding on the side.

I have U360's and will be top mounting them on the panel.  Routing out enough on the top to allow them to be flat with the panels.  My guess is I will need to route out about 1/8" in order to do this, leaving 1/2" to mount the joysticks in.  Is this enough material to securely mount them?

The alternative would be to get 3/4" MDF, still route out 1/8" to flush top mount them, but this would leave 5/8" for mounting.  I would still use the 1/8" plexi and 3/4" T-Molding.  I would just have to route the bottom with a 45 degree edge so that it is not noticeable. 

Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

cmoses:
Can this be moved.  I posted it in the wrong section.  I thought I was posting it in MAIN section.

Bender:
1/2" is plenty to mount them in

I did mine the same way except mounted underneath
in other words 5/8" panel and routed out 1/8" underneath (I have the linger shaft)

MrDummy:
I think most users mount the joystick underneath the plate. This gives generally better view and you have only 4 visible screws. And place a plexiglass above is no big problem.

I do with my project:

--- Code: ---================ <- plexiglass
---------------- <- paper or layer with print
================ <-- mdf plate
=====      ===== <-- with routed part underneath

--- End code ---

It's easier and it gives your a bit more freedom with prints above the plate.

javeryh:
1/2" should be plenty.  More importantly, where are you finding 5/8" MDF????

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