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Securing a Joystick in MDF mounted underneath CP?

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bleugh:
use some epoxy and also cut the screws down so they do mount at least a small way into the MDF

drill a small hole for eash screw to allow it to 'bite'

you really need a mechanical link with your joystick AND a glue to make sure it's rock steady

Knievel:

Some threaded inserts would work. I've used these before, Home Depot or similar should have them..

http://www.ezlok.com/InsertsWood/hardWood.html

Joystick Jerk:
And of course next time you make a CP, no wood screws. Use bolts or machine screws to hold the sticks on.

javeryh:

--- Quote from: Knievel on May 16, 2007, 07:46:07 pm ---
Some threaded inserts would work. I've used these before, Home Depot or similar should have them..

http://www.ezlok.com/InsertsWood/hardWood.html



--- End quote ---

Those look like my best bet although part of me just wants to say screw it and glue that sucker in place.

leapinlew:
worst case, drill up through the bottom and put some carriage bolts through the CP. You can do this if the metal inserts don't pan out since you'll already have the holes in place - you'd just finish drilling.

I've used wood screws to hold joysticks on in the past. It's worked fine.

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