[sdiy] Circuit board posts/spacers?

[cheater cheater]

On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 10:14, Paul Burns <paul at fitvideo.co.uk> wrote:
> there are always at least 10 surplus to requirements every time
> after constructing a PC

was just gonna say that.

also motherboards come with those funny paper washers that are really
good for saving your pcb from scratches.

I'm not sure if they make nuts for this kind of thread, though, since
those stand-offs are usually threaded to screw into threaded sheet
metal..

I could see it difficult to fasten one of those easily in an arbitrary
spot on a modular cab..

Cheers,
D.

On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 10:14, Paul Burns <paul at fitvideo.co.uk> wrote:
> I have literally thousands of brass, aluminium and steel hex standoffs and
> screws, as there are always at least 10 surplus to requirements every time
> after constructing a PC. If you know anyone who repairs or builds PCs on a
> regular basis , I should contact them.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul Burns
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of David G. Dixon
> Sent: 13 October 2010 01:18
> To: 'ian taylor'; synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Circuit board posts/spacers?
>
> I used to use those little nylon spacers for mounting PCBs to stooge
> brackets, but then my local shop ran out and couldn't get any more.  So, I
> switched to using stainless steel hex spacers which have a screw on one end
> and a threaded hole on the other, with a small nut and screw.  I attach
> these to the stooge bracket with the nut, and then attach the PCB to them
> with the screws.  This has been great because I can't tell you how many
> times I've been on my hands and knees trying to find those damn little
> cylinders which have fallen and rolled off the bench.  My local shop sells
> four sets of three pieces each (hex spacer, nut and screw) for $1.  The
> spacers come in different lengths -- I use 10 mm.
>
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