Toggle switch - long bushing

[Playtime]

I need a couple of toggle switches (on/off - SPST) for mounting on a half inch wooden panel. There are thousands of toggle switches available but I can't find one with long bushing i.e. longer than 12mm, which seems to be the limit of most switches.

Has anyone found a source of switches for mounting through wooden panels?

 

[rob2]

I'm afraid not - it's a;ways been a problem with wooden panels. If the panel is removable and you can get it under a drill press, then a smallish forstner bit will allow you to thin the area down to suit a standard switch, otherwise you'll have to make a thin panel to go over the top with clearance holes.

Rob.

 

[alahol2]

I've taken to using these type of switches... http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/243/category/48. They seem much more reliable than toggle switches and they will fit in a 1/2" panel.

 

[Playtime]

I'm afraid not - it's a;ways been a problem with wooden panels. If the panel is removable and you can get it under a drill press, then a smallish forstner bit will allow you to thin the area down to suit a standard switch, otherwise you'll have to make a thin panel to go over the top with clearance holes.

Rob.

The panel already has a number of other electrical items attached so removal would be difficult.

If there really are no long bush toggle switches available then I would accept any style of simple on/off switch (12V 2A max) that can be mounted on a 12mm panel.

 

[Playtime]

I've taken to using these type of switches... http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/243/category/48. They seem much more reliable than toggle switches and they will fit in a 1/2" panel.

Thanks - that looks like a distinct possibility, although slightly overkill in terms of current.

 

[Lakesailor]

This seems to have a long mounting thread http://www.holden.co.uk/displayprod...ode=0502&agName=Toggle+Switches&pCode=020.165

or this at Demon Tweeks http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/switches/demon-tweeks-15-amp-on-off-toggle-switch

 

[David2452]

I use this type quite a bit, will fit in any thickness of panel and only require a simple round hole, they can be had in all sorts of configurations including illuminated.

http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/product/703040/Marquardt-18811103-Round-Rocker-Switch-Black-SPST-Off-On-IP40-12-4-A[/URL

 

[Daydream believer]

Drill a large hole to allow the bulk of the switch to fit in the wood panel.
then fit the switch to a large washer which is bigger than the hole so it conceals the hole
then put 2 small holes in the washer so you screw it to the face of the panel
It just makes it look as if the switches have round bezels

 

[cliff]

I use this type quite a bit, will fit in any thickness of panel and only require a simple round hole, they can be had in all sorts of configurations including illuminated.

http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/...d-Rocker-Switch-Black-SPST-Off-On-IP40-12-4-A

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