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Zaven:


--- Quote ---Honestly, you can cut up a plastic pen and use it instead of buying these.  It's just as functional, saves time and money, and is simple to do.
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Good idea, never thought of that, will use it the next time i am in a jam. As an alternative, i always go to a nearby computer repair shop "A:/prompt" And they have given me a handfull twice.

bkenobi:

If anyone wants a premade solution that works just like "cutting up a pen", any home center or hardware store should carry nylon spacers.  These are functionally the same thing, but will be exactly the same length for each one and will have a nice flat end to support your boards.  Also, you don't lose that $0.05 pen either  ;)

Here's an example of what I mean.  Most stores will have a huge assortment of sizes to pick from...

http://www.amazon.com/RSN-14-Nylon-Spacer-0-500-0-257/dp/B000FP6GO4

iscariot:

How do you mount a board to something with those spacers?

BobA:

Use a screw thru the board with the spacer or pen piece under the hole and the screw going thru the spacer into the wood of the cabinet.

Chadwick:

I have also used small zipties.  Just zip them until there is only a tiny hole left then snip the excess off.  Not the best way to do it, but works in a pinch when you have get all McGuyver with it.


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