Pars Posted August 19, 2018 Report Posted August 19, 2018 Got my cases just fine Gael, thanks! Just some notes from preliminary investigation: For anyone who wants to replace the included fasteners (which are actually pretty nice!), the corner screw threading is 6-32 imperial. The top/bottom screw threading is 4-40 imperial. Yes, they are actually threaded and not the crappy sheet metal screws that you often find on this. Both are countersunk on all cases (I believe; Gael, correct me if that is wrong). Fit seems to be good on the Alpha case. I haven't tried the TKD case yet.
Pars Posted August 20, 2018 Report Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) I think you people will be rather pleased with what this group buy had gotten you, and mucho thanks to Gael for organizing/laying it out/and running it! Still screwing around with fasteners and may still order some black SS. M3 metric other than the case screws, which are imperial. Edited August 20, 2018 by Pars 7
cspirou Posted August 20, 2018 Author Report Posted August 20, 2018 All final prices are now posted. Shipped 5 boxes today, I'll PM the tracking numbers
MASantos Posted August 20, 2018 Report Posted August 20, 2018 20 hours ago, Pars said: I think you people will be rather pleased with what this group buy had gotten you, and mucho thanks to Gael for organizing/laying it out/and running it! Still screwing around with fasteners and may still order some black SS. M3 metric other than the case screws, which are imperial. Chris will you be getting the front and back screws with phillips or allen heads? I'd love to get some allen ones for the front and back.
Pars Posted August 20, 2018 Report Posted August 20, 2018 I’ll be using Allen heads. The buildees have indicated that they are fine with non SS black oxide fasteners though. The 2 places I found the black SS in non-case quantities are Accugroup (UK) and fastener-express IIRC.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
MASantos Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 I'm more concerned about phillips head getting worn out. Ss is a side benefit for me. Do you have a link for the akkugroup product? I might have better shipping rates and then ship to you.
rumina Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 payment sent, thanks a lot for your work ? 1
grendel23 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 I received my case yesterday. It looks great! I am looking forward to what looks like a fun project. Thanks for all your hard work. 1
johnwmclean Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 Payment sent. Thanks for doing such a great job! 1
Pars Posted August 22, 2018 Report Posted August 22, 2018 15 hours ago, MASantos said: I'm more concerned about phillips head getting worn out. Ss is a side benefit for me. Do you have a link for the akkugroup product? I might have better shipping rates and then ship to you. https://www.accu.co.uk/en/5-precision-screws They have nice shit, but just too expensive @0.70 ea
UFN Posted August 22, 2018 Report Posted August 22, 2018 Maybe check if modelfixings.co.uk have what you need?. Should be cheaper and they have been totally reliable for me in the past.
Pars Posted August 22, 2018 Report Posted August 22, 2018 Thanks. I’ll have to check them out. I found what I needed at fastener-express.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
penmarker Posted August 23, 2018 Report Posted August 23, 2018 That's a beauty right there. Kinda regret not getting the cases since the boards has no standoff mounting holes. 1
cspirou Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Posted August 23, 2018 Shipped another 6 today and 3 yesterday. PMs with tracking numbers coming. 20 hours ago, penmarker said: That's a beauty right there. Kinda regret not getting the cases since the boards has no standoff mounting holes. I might be able to help when I wrap up this group buy. I'll send you a PM when I finish.
cspirou Posted August 25, 2018 Author Report Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) All boxes have been shipped except for three international packages that need a special flat rate box that the post office doesn't typically carry. Apparently a plain box with the same dimensions isn't good enough. I mean it is, but it adds $20 to shipping Edited August 25, 2018 by cspirou 1
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