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NoOne=NBA=:

--- Quote from: Knievel on September 18, 2005, 10:56:01 am ---I've only used the translucent leafs, I can tell you there's no way you'll get them into a 1 1/8" hole.

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How hard did you push them?
Mine translucents went into my 1x poplar CP's with moderate pressure.
They did dig grooves with the same three protrusions mentioned earlier, however.
As is, they don't even NEED the PAL nuts to keep them in.

Getting them OUT is a bit tough though.
I've had to bridge the CP between two boards, put a piece of scrap wood on the E-clip area of the button, and hit it with a hammer to get them back out.

I would RECOMMEND a larger hole, but the 1-1/8" can work in a pinch--especially if you ream it a bit.

Knievel:
I'm talking about an MDF CP, there is no 'give' like with real wood.

NoOne=NBA=:

--- Quote from: Knievel on September 18, 2005, 09:53:46 pm ---I'm talking about an MDF CP, there is no 'give' like with real wood.

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Yes.
In MDF you'd definitely want the bigger hole.

hypernova:
then having a plexi cover will require one to remove the "tri-wings," i would assume.  or make the hole bigger.  which is no easy task when you've already got holes made.  probably nigh impossible to center the bit exactly.

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