I got some from Mouser which are fine quality, but there’s a gap at the top of the threads before the hex shaft which makes them look odd when installed. I need to order more anyway, and I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations? Otherwise I’ll probably pick something semi arbitrarily.
EDIT: What I bought 971100324 Wurth Elektronik | Mouser
EDIT: What I bought 971100324 Wurth Elektronik | Mouser
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Grainger is great too. Took me a bit to figure out searching and ordering but they have a lot of stuff.
I used 10mmx6.2mmx7.5mm white Nylon plastic spacers to stand off my cross-over board from the case. The No.10 (4.8mm) x 32mm long Torx Mushroom head (12mm) A2 stainless wood screws to fix the board went through the spacer holes.
I’ve made my own using dollar store plastic clothes hangers. They have a void in the center of the section. Cut to length, finish drill .089”, tap with a 4-40 tap.
If I had a lot to do, I would make the effort to find proper parts, but for the (4) parts every couple years or so, it works for me.
If I had a lot to do, I would make the effort to find proper parts, but for the (4) parts every couple years or so, it works for me.
You mean like this first example? There are other mfrs that make them as you want, like the second example.
Avoid aluminum male spacers, because they break off easily.
8303: Abbatron HH Smith : Hex Male Spacer Adapter 1/4" Hex Male/Male 6-32 to 8/32 Thread 0.75" Length Brass : Electromechanical
BRASS HEX THREADED SPACER M4X20MM M/F - RS Components Vietnam
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Ya it would be helpful if OP posted an example. There are many different parts linked in this thread, and many sizes of thread.
We all know those were fake speakers & not working...😀
I was referring to the other "wall" in the context of "Mexico" ..😉
This is what I bought: 971100324 Wurth Elektronik | Mouser
You can see in the picture and the datasheet that there is a small gap at the top of the threads. I didn’t look closely enough, because I didn’t know that was a possibility.
There have been some good suggestions in this thread. I guess I have to inspect any given product to make sure the threads go all the way up.
While I’m asking for things, does anyone know where I can get unplated brass, or gold plated? I prefer the yellow color. Not a huge deal.
You can see in the picture and the datasheet that there is a small gap at the top of the threads. I didn’t look closely enough, because I didn’t know that was a possibility.
There have been some good suggestions in this thread. I guess I have to inspect any given product to make sure the threads go all the way up.
While I’m asking for things, does anyone know where I can get unplated brass, or gold plated? I prefer the yellow color. Not a huge deal.
You could just use washers on them to fill the gap, too.
These are much less money: [M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6] Hex Brass Spacing Screws Threaded Pillar PCB Computer PC Motherboard Standoff Spacer|Screws| - AliExpress
These are much less money: [M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6] Hex Brass Spacing Screws Threaded Pillar PCB Computer PC Motherboard Standoff Spacer|Screws| - AliExpress
The washers I have aren’t thick enough, so I’d have to double up. Or get new washers. Since I need more anyway, figured I’d try to find something that worked as I wanted.
About half my need is for pre-drilled holes, so I couldn’t run a bolt from the other side. Others that might be a possibility. I’ll see what the hardware store has when I go in a little bit.
About half my need is for pre-drilled holes, so I couldn’t run a bolt from the other side. Others that might be a possibility. I’ll see what the hardware store has when I go in a little bit.