I purchased an enclosure from the diyAudio store with a 10mm thick faceplate for the Kuartlotron I'm building. I purchased a Grayhill switch for the inputs but I didn't think this through when reviewing the drawing for the switch. The threads on the switch have a flat spot, clearly to stop any rotation of the switch body when selecting.
My plan is to drill a recess into the plate to mount the switch. My thought is to drill through the plate and file/Dremel away the mounting hole to size. I doubt it will be perfect, but taking it slowly, get a decent fit. If anyone know of a better option, let me know, as long as it doesn't involve expensive tooling for one switch installation.
My plan is to drill a recess into the plate to mount the switch. My thought is to drill through the plate and file/Dremel away the mounting hole to size. I doubt it will be perfect, but taking it slowly, get a decent fit. If anyone know of a better option, let me know, as long as it doesn't involve expensive tooling for one switch installation.
When drilling the smaller hole you can rock the plate or bit side to side to get an oblong hole leaving less to file.
However coming up in just less than a month you can buy special drill bits that will use a regular drill motor to drill a “D” shaped hole. They will be available 4/1/XX.
Often such switches come with a special washer that has the “D” shaped hole and a tab. To use that you drill an indent on the back of the panel for the tab.
However coming up in just less than a month you can buy special drill bits that will use a regular drill motor to drill a “D” shaped hole. They will be available 4/1/XX.
Often such switches come with a special washer that has the “D” shaped hole and a tab. To use that you drill an indent on the back of the panel for the tab.
If the internal layout will allow it, the best solution is to move the selector switch much closer to the input sockets. Then use an extension shaft and a simple brass bushing in the front panel.
Ed, a month off isn't bad at all. I have enough patience to wait it out. Unfortunately, this switch had no such washer. I was surprised by that. Thanks for the info.
levistubby, thanks for the tip. However, on this implementation, I'm using high quality relays for the input switching and they will be positioned at the very back of the chassis with the RCA inputs. Apologies for not mentioning that piece.
levistubby, thanks for the tip. However, on this implementation, I'm using high quality relays for the input switching and they will be positioned at the very back of the chassis with the RCA inputs. Apologies for not mentioning that piece.
