Spine....Where to get this for sony 650.

[CraftyDan]

Originally Posted by switchman2210

According to this website, http://www.meccanospares.com/shop/ca...aram=cid%3D%26, that is Meccano Part Number 12d.

Switchman,

Not to let my geek show too much, but from their list it looks more like part 12a. 12d is at about 120-135° angle while 12a is at 90°. That could be a disappointing mistake to make.

[wayIman]

Originally Posted by CraftyDan

Switchman,

Not to let my geek show too much, but from their list it looks more like part 12a. 12d is at about 120-135° angle while 12a is at 90°. That could be a disappointing mistake to make.

yep def. 90 deg. just bought by the picture but must have had the wrong part number.
thanks dan

http://www.meccanospares.com/shop/ar...26aid%3D12a%26

[wayIman]

1b 7½'' perforated strip 1922 - 4 13 6 N°9



This may work if ends folded up 90 deg.

[switchman2210]

Originally Posted by CraftyDan

but from their list it looks more like part 12a.

Agreed, I did not notice it was angled. I was looking at the mounting holes.

[Roger Manley]

I was thinking of making my own spine and had decided that two small machine screws were the answer. In fact, only one need be removable to allow your Sony to be placed and removed.

I was thinking of using a bent alluminium bar of sufficient thickness to allow the machine screws to be screwed through an undersize hole. A hard, self tapping screw would cut it's own thread. I suggest the lower screw could be secured in place by some screw locking compound (such as "Loctite") or a strong glue, allowing the upper screw to be moved to secure the Sony or to remove it.

However, I have to admit that I did not execute my thoughts as I decided to buy a leather cover. It is on order and I will report back when received.

Roger

[CraftyDan]

Originally Posted by Roger Manley

I was thinking of making my own spine and had decided that two small machine screws were the answer. In fact, only one need be removable to allow your Sony to be placed and removed.

That actually works really well -- 1/2 of my bracket was built this way. A little epoxy between the screw and bracket and it's there for life.

I was thinking of using a bent alluminium bar of sufficient thickness to allow the machine screws to be screwed through an undersize hole.

I'd toyed with this idea but it would add unnecessary thickness to the cover. If you glue the nut to the bracket your extra metal is only where you need it.