[sdiy] embarrassing noob needs to mount some pots

[Suit & Tie Guy]

On Mar 9, 2009, at 11:07 PM, peter edwards wrote:
> I do a lot of repair and salvage and I have seen plenty of problems  
> stem from the lack of proper utilization of the anti-rotation  
> tabs....really. People very commonly cut the tab off and I always  
> recommend that they do not. Using the tab makes for a more solid  
> interface.

let's complicate things.

i must respectfully disagree the anti-rotation tab is necessary.

internal tooth lockwashers are at least as good if not a better way  
to secure the potentiometer to the front panel. all of my 1/4" jacks  
and potentiometers have hardware in this order: component,  
lockwasher, panel, panel washer, nut.

now on a high density layout, where you've got a bunch of PC mount  
potentiometers? yeah i think using the anti-rotation tab is a good  
idea there.
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