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Main => Buy/Sell/Trade - non-retail => Topic started by: darktemp on September 08, 2004, 08:13:30 pm

Title: WTB - 2 1/4 No bolts trackball mounting plate. Anybody other than Happ?
Post by: darktemp on September 08, 2004, 08:13:30 pm
Happ has been the only place I can find this (Bob Roberts doesn't stock the 2 1/4 anymore).  I've heard bad stories about Happ overcharging on shipping on top of their already high prices so I would rather not deal with them.  Anybody have one of these or know of another place I can find one?

Thanks
Title: Re:WTB - 2 1/4 No bolts trackball mounting plate. Anybody other than Happ?
Post by: tenex2mg on September 12, 2004, 12:39:13 am
Unfortunately I got the one from Happs, not knowing it was a different bolt pattern as compared to the Imperial trackball I had.  I would up taking my trusty rotary tool (aka dremel) and lopped off three of the bolts and got a little creative with the attatchments.  

As far as other providers for the plate, I'm not too sure...just giving my two cents worth.
Title: Re:WTB - 2 1/4 No bolts trackball mounting plate. Anybody other than Happ?
Post by: MrArcade on September 12, 2004, 01:39:28 am
Bob Roberts does not carry the "bolt free" flush mount plate anymore for a reason.  I had asked him about them in the past.  It seems if you bang down on the trackball with a bit of force you can knock it down...breaking the mounts.  He said he will only carry the bolt style for durability reasons.