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How to make own mounting plates?
RayB:
OK so I ended up using a short hole saw to cut out a portion of wood underneath, chiselled out most of the wood, and then used my big router to even it all out to the correct depth, using the edges cut by the hole-saw as the guide. Worked out pretty well. Though I then discovered I had cut down way too deep. :( More on this posting in my Project thread...
Wade:
I like those buttons too, and will probably use them on my MsPac cocktail, since I don't have the real buttons and don't want to spend $12 each from twobits.com.
The big recessed washer idea seems like a pretty good one too.
Wade
ahofle:
Ray, did you ever get this worked out? What would you suggest now that you've tried it? The washer method? I may be getting a couple volcano buttons soon :) and was just wondering about mounting them on a wood CP too.
(I love the search button)
RayB:
Oh, the method I posted last is what is still "standing" so to speak.
I would not recommend it for mounting anything larger than a button. I think a large area done this way (like for a trackball or joystick) would be too weak.
Havok:
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--- Quote from: JustMichael on December 17, 2005, 03:08:53 am ---RayB, which Radio Shack buttons? I am using #275-1547 for admin buttons and I drilled the correct size hole partway in from the top to make a hole the button sits in. I then drilled a smaller hole from the bottom to let the wires out but not big enough to let the button go through.
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I prefer these, they almost look like miniature arcade buttons, except they are convex rather than concave.
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Hey - that's the same button I used for my power, except red. One button turns on the cab, with a bits ltd power strip...
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