[sdiy] mouting of miniature toggle switches

[media.nai at rcn.com]

>One problem with this, when you tighten the hex nut at the
>outside, how do you prevent it from damaging the panel?

You could use a deep socket, but many deep sockets and box end wrenches
won't fit over the bat. Just use an open end wrench, and hold it so that it
doesn't touch the panel.  Either that, or I don't get the question.

You can buy dogbones in _any_ size (and I could elaborate on five systems
of wrench sizes), in numerous lengths, with each head at a different angle.
You can get wrenches that are curved, offset, angled, extra thin, flange
wrenches that have two more sides, "split box-ends", etc.

You can also use plastic or soft-faced tools that can't scratch metal.  I
frequently use the plastic "oversized handle" from a miniature nut driver
set -- it fits perfectly over the nuts used on Switchcraft 1/4" jacks and
won't scratch the panel.

When dealing with any kind of fastener, the important thing is to buy
quality tools built to close tolerances.  I've had foreign wrenches
literally break in my hand, so you should pay attention to where in the
world a wrench was made before you buy it.  Cheap wrenches are no bargain.