[sdiy] wondering how to a pcb behind a pannel neatly?

[R. Drake]

the trick to using epoxy, & adhesives in general, is to make sure both
surfaces are really clean/degreased...

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on 10/22/05 12:47 AM, Julian at julian at 22host24.com wrote:

> I'm trying to mount a pcb behind an anodised aluminium panel.
> 
> The usual trick of securing a bracket to the rear of the front plate, using
> the panel mount components unfortunately wont work in this instance.  That's
> how ive done the rest of my modular - with plastic right angle bracket.
> 
> But no go on this one.
> 
> What im wondering is how threaded spacers can be attached to the rear of the
> panel?  Then I could just bolt the pcb to these.
> 
> Im tempted to just stick them with epoxy resin, but I don't really think
> that'll last - the pcb will have to be held off behind the back pannel mount
> components, thus making the leverage on the join that much greater :(
> 
> What to do?  I really don't want to have to bolt through the front plate.  I
> always think that looks messy.
> 
> Suggestions welcome :)
> 
> Cheers, Julian
>