Binding Screws / Chicago Screws

[LightSoundGeometry]

before I spend 10 bucks on these things, what size does the forum recommend? 1/2 " , 3/4"  for a TWN 1590b or 1590bb

[davent]

Are you just looking for the backplate screws for Hammond die cast enclosures? Datasheet- 1/2" 6-32

http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1590BB.pdf

[LightSoundGeometry]

Are you just looking for the backplate screws for Hammond die cast enclosures? Datasheet- 1/2" 6-32

http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1590BB.pdf

nope, was going to mount a board to the enclosure like you see on some of the fancier fuzz boxes out there. looks like 1/2 in or possibly 1/4 " would give enough to fasten strip board to top of enclosure and clear the pots.

for example, this dude uses all three types of fasteners I am aware of which includes what looks like industrial pop rivets

https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.behan.fx

[peterg]

I use standoffs and the screws that come with them to mount the boards to the box.

http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=36392.msg1030880#msg1030880


I get them from my local electronic shop but small bear have them:

http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/board-mounting-hdw-aluminum-1-4-bag-of-4/

[Cozybuilder]

I like mounting boards on 9mm pots for tiny box builds, but use standoffs as well. Rather than drill the face, I mount the standoff to the board and glue in the standoff with JB Weld. A drop on the bottom and let it cure, remove the board, and fill in around the standoff using regular masking tape for a dam- obviously the standoff is located near the enclosure side. If you purchase longer standoffs, you can trim them to size.

[davent]

I like mounting boards on 9mm pots for tiny box builds, but use standoffs as well. Rather than drill the face, I mount the standoff to the board and glue in the standoff with JB Weld. A drop on the bottom and let it cure, remove the board, and fill in around the standoff using regular masking tape for a dam- obviously the standoff is located near the enclosure side. If you purchase longer standoffs, you can trim them to size.

I glue in standoffs as well but have also drilled through and countersunk for the screws to mount flush. Using 4-40 hardware.




dave