Where to get these switch nuts?

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North

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Anyone have a link to where to get these micro switch nuts or something similar for a cleaner look to the front panel? I'm also trying to avoid chewing up painted surfaces by direct spinning/tightening and I cant seem to find any tiny hidden washers as well. Any help much appreciated  :)
 

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There must be bigger ones available as well because I am pretty sure I have seen Holger use them on Grayhill 71 series switches.

Cheers

Ian
 
AMI doesn't have them to sell separate but I was able to follow the manufacturer id and came up with these at Mouser. Digikey has them also. They are in various sizes and in stock  :) so thanks!

http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=709901201virtualkey61170000virtualkey611-709901201

and a knurled nut:
http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=796901201virtualkey61110000virtualkey611-796901201
 
Right on Ian. Up until now I couldn't find these things anywhere, never knew what to call them. Should make a nice look to the panel
 
North said:
Right on Ian. Up until now I couldn't find these things anywhere, never knew what to call them. Should make a nice look to the panel

I know what you mean - finding the right  word or words can be a nightmare. I remember looking for M3 bolts and having little success until I discovered they are called machine screws!

Cheers

Ian
 
I could't figure out what to call them either but is appears they're routinely called "dress nuts".

Regards,
Jeff
 
keefaz said:
Good looking, but I found them difficult to tight well. I used standart pliers maybe there is a more pratical tool?

A midget combination wrench set is very handy.  http://www.toolbarn.com/wright-788.html?gclid=CIPtnpOC-L0CFW5eOgodxBUAYA
 
Yes sure, thanks. It requires some free space around the switch to operate though, or maybe when mounting components to the panel, the switches should come first
 
keefaz said:
It requires some free space around the switch to operate though

You can tighten the nut almost all the way by hand. Then just use the wrench for a half turn or so. If there is no clearance you can do it a quarter turn at a time. You could always try a hollow shaft nut driver but if the paddle is the wrong shape it might not work.
 
keefaz said:
Good looking, but I found them difficult to tight well. I used standart pliers maybe there is a more pratical tool?
the "official" method involves tightening the "dress-nut by hand and then tightening the hex nut (on the other side of the panel) with a thin spanner (in older C&K catalogues, this thin spanner was referenced).
 
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