i know im retarded...but i have a question regarding carriage bolts

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AlanS17:
Chances are the lexan won't budge. If anything, it will probably give you hairline cracks. The stuff is strong, but it's not bullet proof.

The cracks wouldn't hurt the structural integrity of the lexan. It will look something like those stars you get when a rock hits your windshield. Happened to my first control panel when I tightened the bolts too tight and it started pinching the lexan. Wasn't really noticeable, though. However I think trying to hammer it on in is a totally different matter.

You would be better off using machine screws. They are countersunk. They would have a groove for a screw driver, but can sit flush with the lexan.

rampy:
re: carriagebolts and lexan...

1. you could use flat machine screws under the artwork/overlay/contact paper and not have any bolts show

2. if you wanted to put the carriage through the top of the lexan for that look... you'd simply get a small profile file and file the corners so the square parts fit in (or fit in "Better")

3 or you could tighten the shizit out of it and hope it doesn't crack like previous posters...

rampy

hulkster:
so once i get my lexan, and cut it and everything, i can just drill holes and use machine screws to keep it bolted to the cp?

rampy:

--- Quote from: hulkster081 on July 09, 2003, 10:02:22 pm ---so once i get my lexan, and cut it and everything, i can just drill holes and use machine screws to keep it bolted to the cp?

--- End quote ---

And then preferablly cover those screws with something (artworkd/contact paper something...) ... yes... (and nuts on the machine screws underneath the joystick base)

*shrug*

rampy

Nannuu:
First of all to answer the nut being tight/not fitting. Check to make sure you didn't get lock nuts (nuts with a white plastic insert)? If not then you may have grabbed the correct size but wrong pitch thread? If you did get the locknuts, that's not all bad, that way they don't fall off. If you decide to get regular nuts you may have to add lockwashers to keep them from coming loose.

I tried to put together a sketch of what Rampy is trying to explain? I think anyway. Hope this helps.

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