Velcro

[Entropy]

Hey Guys,

Wanting to put some Velcro around my mount(EQ8) so I can clip on the slowly accumulating controllers I now have (Robofocus, Kendrick Digifire 10, USB Hub)
I was just wanting to get an opinion on what the best type to stick to the mount would be. I used some that came with the Digifire and while I'll admit I did not apply it in the driest of circumstances, it did not last long (Fell off after one session).

My basic plan is to put a thick strip of the softer side around my mount so I can place the controllers where ever I need.

Thanks

[brian nordstrom]

:) New mounts have a silicon type protectant on them and its very hard to remove , I found that 'Universal paint thinners' works , be careful this type is for 2 pak paints and is very potent .
Any paint supplier will sell you 100 Ml if you ask , use it outside and clean the area a few times and the valcro will stick .

Brian.

[Dennis]

An alternative to sticking it on would be to purchase a roll of wide stuff, say 1 inch wide or wider if possible, and just wrap it around tightly, so it sticks to itself?

Two parallel strips can make up for a single wider strip.

My personal experience is that the 3M product has always outlasted any of the generic brands that I have purchased from hardware stores. The 3M product has never delaminated, lost its holding capacity or come unstuck, whereas others have failed prematurely in one of these aspects.

Cheers

Dennis

[brian nordstrom]

:thumbsup: +1 on the 3M brand .
Brian.

[PeterM]

Office Works sell rolls of extra heavy duty sticky Velcro. It costs about $17 for a roll about 900mm x25mm and this stuff sticks unbelievably well.
I have it holding alsorts of stuff in the observatory and it has not budged one bit. Be warned it is very hard to get back off.
Cheers

[sheeny]

3M Dual Lock. Its expensive, but the adhesive works long term (not like some velcros where the adhesive goes soft) and it grips. I use it to fasten cameras to my helmets and bikes on road or off, as well as headlight protectors, etc. When you try it, you'll realise its in a class of its own compared to velcro.

Al.