[Boatanchors] 19" Cabinet Mounting Question

[Al Parker]

hi Greg, et al,
	J-nuts have a longer distance from the hole to the "U" if you need it. 
  I've bought them, in various sizes from Lowes Lumber/etc.
73,
Al, W8UT
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On 12/12/2010 5:35 PM, David Ross wrote:
> Greg&  the gang -
>
>     What might work for you is a 'Tinnerman speed nut'.  See the
> illustration on this page:
> <http://www.boltproducts.com/tinnerman/self-retaining-speed-nuts.html>
>     and look at the "U-Type"
>
>     Lots of different types show up when you click on the U-Type pic.
>
> 73, Merry Christmas, good luck with it
> Dave Ross    N7EPI
>
>
>
> On 12/12/2010 2:19 PM, Greg Roecker wrote:
>> Hello to the group,
>>
>> I have obtained a very nice 19” cabinet for my R-390A.  The cabinet has a
>> recessed lip on either side of the cabinet that runs down both sides behind
>> the front panel of my R-390A.  The holes in the lip are NOT threaded - and
>> are larger than a standard mounting screw - so I can not simply attach a
>> screw through the front panel into threads on the lip behind it.
>>
>> Anyone have any suggestions or ideas on how to secure the front panel to the
>> cabinet?
>>
>> Thanks, and 73,
>>
>> Greg/n4osj