[sdiy] Circuit board posts/spacers?

[ian taylor]

Thanks for that it seems when I added the word nylon i've found various types that are suitable, even at Maplins!

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> From: jgrisso at det3.net
> Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:52:05 -0600
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Circuit board posts/spacers?
> To: ioddity2001 at hotmail.com
> CC: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>
> I usually just use machine or self-tapping screws with a nylon spacer
> and washer. McMaster-Carr usually has items that work fairly well.
> Check out the spacers and standoffs section at www.mcmaster.com to see
> what I mean.
>
> Best,
>
> --
> Joe Grisso
> Detachment 3, Ltd.
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> On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 2:45 PM, ian taylor  wrote:
> >
> > I have a couple of motm distribution boards that I need to mount inside my cab, and I want them raised an inch or so away from the surface they are going on to,
> > but I don't know what the correct terminology is for the posts or spacers I need, (standoffs? risers? etc...)
> > The guy in Maplins looked at me strangely and announced they don't do anything like that.
> > I can't see why these aren't a pretty standard thing - can any of you tell me what to call them, or better still where I can find some? Cheers!
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