Maybe we're talking about different Alpha pots. I use the 16mm diameter ones, and the bushing looks to be about 7mm. Example Mouser part #313-1000F-100K. The #5 o-rings from Lowes work fine on these. The fit is snug in the 3/8" hole and they do have to be pressed in firmly. I usually get it started and then put a flat washer and nut on the panel and snug it with a socket wrench. Richard On 7/21/10 10:57 AM, Steve wrote: > A while ago I bought some of those #5 o-rings on the advice of members of this group. My experience was that they were too big - I couldn't squeeze the (alpha) pot with the o-ring on it into the 3/8 hole. It's quite possible that home depot had them labeled wrong though. So when you're at the store, pick up some smaller ones just in case - they're cheap. > > --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, "woostern"<woostern@...> wrote: > >> Does anybody have a clever solution for mounting a 8 mm pot in a 3/8 hole (besides tightening the nut really hard)? >> >> I thought I remember somebody finding the perfect washer or rubber band, but can't seem to find the post in the archive. >> >> I guess I should stop being a cheapskate and order some of these: >> >> http://www.shopamw.com/servlet/the-50/NEW--dsh--Adapter-Washers/Detail >> >> Or just use Bourns. >> >> Nathan >> >> >
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Re: [ModularSynthPanels] Re: Adapt 8mm pot for 3/8 hole
2010-07-21 by Richard Brewster