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Breaker:
Hi all,

I've been meaning to ask this question and it's pretty close to being on topic for this thread. ..

I'm wondering how thick the typical metal control panel is? I too plan to route out underneath but I'm also thinking about routing the top and inserting a metal plate onto which I'll connect the joystick - this method will allow for extra joystick height. Everything will be covered with laminate in the end so I think this method might work but I'm not sure how thick the metal plate should be - I'm thinking 1/8". Comments?

Thanks,
Breaker.

markrvp:

--- Quote from: timoe on October 28, 2005, 07:24:18 pm ---will a super mount to where a wico leafswitch was or visa versa?
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pmc:

--- Quote from: AlanS17 on May 26, 2005, 05:24:03 pm ---However, I'm going to just screw my t-sticks directly into 3/4 wood from underneath without routing. This will keep the ball top low to the control panel. Of course, this is for a classics cocktail cabinet.

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I did something similar with J-Sticks on an upright. The difference for me was that I drove the (carriage) mounting bolts from the TOP of the panel so that they'd go all the way through. The bolt-heads are counter sunk so they can be covered with artwork. Ball-tops are low to the panel and the mount is rock solid.

-pmc

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