SDA-1C Speaker screw replacement ideas

thsmith

I will be opening up my 1Cs to upgrade the XOs. While I am at at it I was wondering what options there are for using machine screws and some sort of T-nut or whatever to replace the wood screws that hold the speakers.

Thanks,

TS

george daniel

if,,I know I'm done with them,,I lightly coat the screw with a good wood glue,,if I'm concerbed about the hole enlarging,, i use toothpicks and boom,, good to go,, I'm also sure that someone will find something "clever" about my wording--Good luck--george

Conradicles

What about a screw that is slightly larger and deeper?

george daniel

I guess you could,,I just have been able to use the oem screws without any issues,,and I've owned too many sets of SDA's,, I have had my 1C's down/apart twice,and do not forsee opening them back up,,if you really wanna know--ask the resident "wood ninja",,he'll give you the straight.

thsmith

Thanks guys, I do not think the drivers have ever been out of my SDA's except when I upgraded to RDOs.

It would be nice to have machine screws but it could be riskier to add T-nuts than using wood glue or pieces of wood shavings.

NJPOLKER

If you do some searches you should run across a post or thread from F1nut who address this subject.

thsmith

Good one. Thanks. I do not expect any to be stripped out but you never know.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=949935&postcount=11

bigaltx24

I've used these and socket head cap screws before on other speaker projects. Very solid connection, and you can disassemble, reassemble as much as you want without worrying about stripping anything out.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-inserts/=3v38ks