Those standoffs are know as PEM Fasteners. A .213 hole is punched for the 6-32
series and then a 2-3 ton press is used to press the fastener into the
aluminum.
These are also known a clinch fasteners, but PEM is the granddaddy of the all.
Mike, WB8VGE
Mike Bryce
prosolar@sssnet.com
> On Dec 24, 2016, at 10:17 AM, Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Tom. It looks like Harbor Freight has a set that might work.
>
> Does anybody know exactly how those mounting posts are set in place? I'm
> wondering if it might be possible to just replace the mounting post.
>
> 73, Barry N1EU
>
> On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Tom Hellem <tom.hellem@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Barry-
>> I would use an "Easy-Out".
>> They are available at most any auto supply store or
>> tool dealer. How to use them is pretty self explanatory
>> once you have a look at one. Only involves drilling a hole,
>> then turning the easy-out with a tap wrench or such.
>>
>> Tom
>> K0SN
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
>> TenTec@contesting.com
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>>
> _______________________________________________
> TenTec mailing list
> TenTec@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>
_______________________________________________
TenTec mailing list
TenTec@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
|