Neil wrote:
> Originally, we had intended to countersink the back using a square-end=20
> milling cutter.  The nuts/washers on the front would be on the actual=20
> front face. However, the 0.080" remaining thickness worries me.  It's=20
> for a trade-show display and needs to be strong.  We'll be laying=20
> adhesive vinyl over the top, so any brackets etc need to be hidden under=
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> the knob, else the height differences would be visible under the vinyl. =
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> And we want to use small-diameter knobs.
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> I like the idea of sheet metal, but on the *back* of the wood, assuming=20
> I can find pots with longer shafts.  If that's what you meant, then=20
> thank you.  If not, then thank me :)

Go with that ... with or without routing from the back to reduce the overal=
l
thickness, and with or without drilling the holes in the wood oversize to
accomodate the nuts (and a nutdriver).

-- Dave Tweed
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