Posted by Tehrasha on 3, 2001 at 6:58 AM:
In Reply to: What kind of bolts do you use for joysticks? Where to get them? N/T posted by Magnet Eye on 3, 2001 at 5:37 AM:
Here is a closeup of one side of my control panel. Note, the bold heads around the spinner have embossed letter on them...
I was in a rush when I put those in. If you hunt around, you can find perfectly smooth heads (like those around the joystick).
You can purchase them at most any hardware store. I got ALL of my 1/4" hardware at a farmers supply store (Theisens) where it is sold by the pound.
1/4" is the largest bolt that will fit through a joystick base (HAPP sticks anyway) They are probably bigger than you really need, but I tend to overbuild most of my projects. Length of course, will all depend on how thick your panel is. Mine are 1 1/2" long, going through 3/4" wood.