Holding those little snap-in DC jacks in place

[midwayfair]

I recently started using the snap-in plugs that bean suggests in his baby build guide. I like how good they are for tight spaces (though outie jacks can save some more space in some tight 1590A builds), but I'm having a hard time getting them to stand up to being plugged and unplugged. I'm using the smallest drillbit that allowed me to actually snap them in (27/64" I think?), but they still pop out once in a while.

Does anyone have a suggestion for, say, a type of glue that would allow future maintenance if necessary but would let it stand up to some abuse in the meantime? or is this the price I pay for having one less nut to tighten?

[lincolnic]

I've found that Gorilla Glue's "Super Glue" formula will hold tight but still be removable if you need to work on something after the fact. Just don't use too much. I don't think it's conductive, but don't quote me on that!

[madbean]

I think your drill bit is too big! I've never had an issue with the snap ins coming out. I don't know exactly which size I drill to, but I can tell you on a step bit it is the 10th rung. Even the 9th rung will work if you push it in really hard.

[mjcyates]

I haven't had any issues with them coming out either.

[midwayfair]

I think your drill bit is too big! I've never had an issue with the snap ins coming out. I don't know exactly which size I drill to, but I can tell you on a step bit it is the 10th rung. Even the 9th rung will work if you push it in really hard.

Hm, I'll try the next size down, but I had to really push to get them in in the first place. Thanks.

I'll try the gorilla glue on the ones that are already too loose.

[gtr2]

I use the snap ins pretty much exclusively.  I've only had an issue when overdrilling.  Personal preference but I don't really like gorilla glue.  It expands and can get pretty messy looking if your not careful.  I'd use a clear superglue.  That's how I mount etch plates and it holds up really well.

[lincolnic]

I use the snap ins pretty much exclusively.  I've only had an issue when overdrilling.  Personal preference but I don't really like gorilla glue.  It expands and can get pretty messy looking if your not careful.  I'd use a clear superglue.  That's how I mount etch plates and it holds up really well.

Just to clarify, I specifically mean their clear "Super Glue" formula. Not the brown stuff, the one with the light blue cap: http://www.gorillatough.com/index.php?page=super-glue

I use it to hold the plastic parts of LED bezels in place when they don't want to snap in.

[pryde]

I have not had any problems with the snap in jacks either.

I always drill most holes smaller than needed and then use my good ole HF t-handle reamer to slowly increase the diameter of the hole for a good tight fit. I do this for LEDs, switches, and the snap-in jacks where a solid-tight fit is needed and I don't risk over-drilling the size.

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http://www.harborfreight.com/t-handle-reamer-66936.html