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Title: Control panel clamps?
Post by: botman on March 26, 2006, 04:54:51 pm

Does anybody have any URLs to clamps to hold down a control panel other than the Happ Controls one?...

http://www.happcontrols.com/amusement/acesor/49005900.htm (http://www.happcontrols.com/amusement/acesor/49005900.htm)

I tried seaching on google for "cabinet fasteners", "panel clamps", etc. but didn't find anything anywhere near what I was looking for.

I was hoping to find something that was a little more adjustable since the Happ one doesn't seem to have much adjustment with the mounting holes (although that could be fixed with a dremel tool). :)

Title: Re: Control panel clamps?
Post by: Timoe on March 26, 2006, 05:40:43 pm

I think they're the same kind but you can check

www.groovygamegear.com

Thats where I got mine.

Title: Re: Control panel clamps?
Post by: botman on March 26, 2006, 06:07:34 pm

Well, after some more searching around I found something closer to what I was looking for (but I didn't know the name of it).  Apparently it is something called a "draw latch", like the ones here...

http://www.surplussales.com/Cab-RacksHardware/Latches.html

...at least now that I know the name of it, I should be able to find some a little easier.  I guess knowing is half the battle.  :D

Title: Re: Control panel clamps?
Post by: holdennut on March 26, 2006, 11:34:59 pm

I think this is what your after...

http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/latch.jpg

They have them over at arcadeshop.com listed as "Control Panel Top Latch"  http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm#Parts

Title: Re: Control panel clamps?
Post by: Frosty on March 27, 2006, 02:15:28 am

Yup...draw latches are pefect for holding down the CP--it's what I use on mine.

Title: Re: Control panel clamps?
Post by: Havok on March 27, 2006, 08:01:45 am

Quote from: holdennut on March 26, 2006, 11:34:59 pm

I think this is what your after...

http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/latch.jpg

They have them over at arcadeshop.com listed as "Control Panel Top Latch"  http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm#Parts

I recently bought those same clamps from Divemaster - at a very good price...