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do’h!
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Should I get snap-in or screw-in buttons to mod my CFJ HRAP stick? thanks
This might be a newb question, but instead of routing out a place for the jap stick, couldn’t I just use thin hard wood?
How would one drill a metal cp?
Hol Horse: I’m going to answer your question just because you read 20th. Either will work fine. But for ease and cost, snap-ins would probably be best for that mod.
~Paik
Even being thin hardwood, it’s still thin and will want to split along the grain at anything thinner than 1/8".
When drilling metal just use a holesaw rated for metal. You may have to order a 30mm holesaw online though. Google it. When drilling it go slow and spray the surface with window cleaner occasionally to keep the surface cool.
Thanks man, I looked and found the metal rated hole saws, but you’re right, I need to get a 30mm online (29mm was the closest they had, maybe i COULD work with that).
Make sure the hole saw you get is made of high speed steel (HSS). It’ll be strong enough to go through metal.
Question, is bi-metal and HSS interchangeable? I see a lot of bi-metals hole saws.
~Paik
Someone please clarify if 15/16" size hole for the japanese joystick and 1"1/8 for happ joystick?
As far as I know as long as the cutting edges are HSS you’re good to go. I think bi metal means they use carbon steel for the body of the bit and HSS for the cutting edges. Look for the description to specify that it will cut metal.
I know for sure Happ joystick hole is 1 1/8" For sanwa I heard it’s 7/8" because anything larger will allow you to see the hole whenever you press the joystick all the way in any direction. I think spiffy shoes told me that so I think it’s all good.
Thanks NiteWalker!
EDIT: Does anyone know the size of the screw and bolt that are used to secure the JLF-TP-8YT mounting plate to the joystick base? I went shopping at 3 different hardware stores including Home Depot and Lowes with no luck. I tried the smallest standard size they had which was #4. I found some 3mm bolts that looked like they fit, but no machine screws that would go into them…
I’d just like to say the US standard system is stupid. We should convert to metric and save ourselves from looking like idiots. I’m going to have to order my 30mm holesaw online now along with the screws and bolts.
~Paik
Just to let everyone know, I think M3 metric nuts and screws should fit. Unfortunately I couldn’t find any of those. The smallest I found was M4 and they were too big. I had to jerry-rig my setup by using some nylon nuts and #4 screws. I had to shave some of the nuts’ sides off (that just sounds so bad) before it would fit into the hole.
~Paik
Yup, M3 screw and nut is correct. Good you using nut with nylon in it, it sits tighter and does so even under heavy vibration (I always use that).
I thought USA is going more and more metric, is this not true? What do they teach in school?
Ha, they’ve been claiming to switch over to metric for ages.
Parry, if you have access to a drill press, try one of these (note the minimum hole sizes):
finkle told me these are great on sheet metal.
All I know is I went to MANY stores in the area and only one place had a selection of metric nuts and screws. Like I said, they only carried M4 at the smallest. I just had to improvise. I’m a genius : )
I actually couldn’t find 30mm holesaw anywhere either. I just bought the 28.6mm one. I didn’t feel like paying for shipping at some of the online stores.
~Paik
that tool will work fine, the one I use I made and improved on the design a little for heavy duty use. for quick, cheap, consistant holes a hole saw will probably do you better for home use. starrett and lenox make great hole saws, infact a 10 dollar starrett hole saw will cut 100s or close to 1000 holes if used at the proper cutting speed and if care is used.
how do you install sanwa buttons into Real Arcade Pro stick??
What size MDF should I get? How deep should I rout out for a Seimitsu/Sanwa?
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Just pop the old ones out and pop the new ones in, it is very simple.
ParryPerson.
http://arkadesticks.com/joregn.jpg
Make it so it is 25mm over the plexi to the bottom of the ball. If you are using LS-32 then just routout the thickness of the plate because if you rout out deeper it will be to low. Sanwashaft is taller therefore it can be routed deeper in the wood for perfect fit.
If you using the LS-32 then click on the picture of it on my webpage and the measurements are all there.
Oh so I wouldn’t even have to route out hardly at all, I see. Thanks.