Hi there I'm looking at some Onken speaker plans that call for 3/16" through holes in a number of places. I'm not totally clear what type of hardware these are assuming, as I'd been just planning to use deck/wood screws on the build. Would this likely be for a t nut and 3/16 machined bolt? If so, do I need to worry about how to make those air-tight? Thanks for any tips, first time cabinet builder here.
Are these 3/16" thru holes for mounting the drivers? Kinda sounds like it.
I'd go with #8-32 machine screws into a threaded inserts if that's the case. Wood screws are also an option, just make sure there's enough material thickness for them.
Really a lot of unknowns here. Guessing at this point is a bad idea.
jeff
I'd go with #8-32 machine screws into a threaded inserts if that's the case. Wood screws are also an option, just make sure there's enough material thickness for them.
Really a lot of unknowns here. Guessing at this point is a bad idea.
jeff
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They're for some of the cabinet fastening points as well -- eg side panels to interior braces, faces to sides, etc..why I'm a little confused.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Here's what I recommend for mounting drivers to a panel...Hurricane nut
They don't have the piercing spikes that can have issues with certain materials like tee nuts do sometimes, and they hold just as well or better.
For a 3/16" hole you can use up to a #12 screw...I suggest using a #10 screw with a flat washer just to be sure tolerance variations don't cause trouble.
OK...I responded before I saw what you want to do....
The only good "fastener" for assembling speaker boxes is good old wood glue, screws and bolts won't work well for that purpose.
Mike
They don't have the piercing spikes that can have issues with certain materials like tee nuts do sometimes, and they hold just as well or better.
For a 3/16" hole you can use up to a #12 screw...I suggest using a #10 screw with a flat washer just to be sure tolerance variations don't cause trouble.
OK...I responded before I saw what you want to do....
The only good "fastener" for assembling speaker boxes is good old wood glue, screws and bolts won't work well for that purpose.
Mike
Well, I think most would use glue and clamps, but I'm no cabinetry expert, that's for sure.
Why not post up the plans, or a link.
jeff
