Re: Q: Dedicated Major Havoc CPO Differences

That *is* a good process. Roy asked me about that as well and the only way that I had ever
done it was by welding a small sqare on the underside and then filling. I have also seen
it done just by epoxying the metal to the underside and then filling the indent with more
expoxy. I wouldnt' think that it would take a huge force to snap it out tho. But it seemed
relatively sturdy.
  jess

Mark Jenison wrote:
>
> On Nov 10, 11:24pm, Eric Clayberg wrote:
> > Subject: Re: Q: Dedicated Major Havoc CPO Differences
> > What would you do, if it was your machine?
>
> I'd patch the holes and mount the buttons Tempest style.
>
> I don't know how much trouble welding the control panel is, but here's a
> control panel patch technique I was taught to use.
>
> Get a piece of scrap metal (old Williams metal mounting plates work great), cut
> it down to size, drill holes through the control panel that match holes in the
> metal patch. Place the metal patch on the underside over the hole, and use
> countersunk pop-rivets (may need to countersink the hole in the control panel a
> bit so they are flush). Now that the patch is in place, go over the hole and
> pop-rivets with Bondo, then sand it down. I've done this with several control
> panels, and it's very easy to do, strong, and is a nice solution for those who
> don't have access to a welder. Probably safer, too. The whole process takes
> about half an hour (gotta wait for the Bondo to cure).
>
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