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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: walkercreations on October 10, 2009, 08:14:54 PM
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I searched the forums for information on standoffs but wasn't able to find anything that I could use. There was one post that listed metal standoffs at Sparkfun but I'm not sure if I want to go with metal standoffs or not. Does anyone know of a place that sells standoffs made out of anything other material than metal or is there a tutorial anywhere that tells how to make them?
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Check McMaster-Carr. They carry nylon stands-offs and spacers in many sizes.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#spacers-and-standoffs/=40a1ur (http://www.mcmaster.com/#spacers-and-standoffs/=40a1ur)
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A craft store that carries beads might have a type that is a plastic cylinder. These beads come in bunches of colors, usually a sample bag that will cost you $5 for a lifetime supply. They are about 1/4 inch long and work with #4-40 screws. Perhaps with #6-32.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Plastic_beads2.jpg)
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home depot has some and lowes probably has them too. The beads above can be melted with a clothes iron which will somewhat melt them together.
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A craft store that carries beads might have a type that is a plastic cylinder. These beads come in bunches of colors, usually a sample bag that will cost you $5 for a lifetime supply. They are about 1/4 inch long and work with #4-40 screws. Perhaps with #6-32.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Plastic_beads2.jpg)
#4-40 only, not #6-32. The height of these is 5mm. Stacking them lets you space your boards every half centimeter.