how to attach switch??

[doctadrea]

I'm going crazy here. 6x6mm tactile switch going through the side of a mint tin.
I tried jbweld - didn't hold, also got in the switch making it not clicky.
hot glue - not even close.
super glue - got in the switch, no more clicky.

I know there's probably a simple solution, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to attach it firmly enough to be pressed without ruining it.

 

[supertrunker]

mount the switch on something else and screw that in or glue it?

T

 

[doctadrea]

tiny little space... no room

 

[retird]

hum...did you "rough up" the inside of the tin with sandpaper to allow a better bond?....I've used JBWeld and super glue gel on numerous mods (none of them were "tins") without issue. I only use the "weld or gel" on the sides of the switch and not on the back face of the switch so the "weld or gel" does not seep into the switch.

super's idea of mounting the switch on something and then glue that something to the tin may work.....

 

[doctadrea]

crap. nothing is working.
went to radioshack and they had more than I expected, but nothing that would work.

 

[doctadrea]

I wish I could edit the title of this thread. Before I start a new one, I guess I'm looking for a TINY (can't be more than 10mm diameter) short (the inside part can't be more than 10mm) switch that screws in with washers and such. I don't know the correct terminology to search for it (I'm trying, still learning). If you can point me in a few directions, I'll be able to search through distributors who don't charge a million $ to ship to Hawaii.
I'm willing to compensate with 95 6x6mm tactile switches for the help,

 

[retird]

Here is a link that shows a tin that is using the same switches....so it can be done....maybe you just contact him for info...

http://jcmsvapes.com/APV-Mods/Tin-Mods/Altoids-DNA30

 

[asdaq]

Try epoxy putty. You can easily control where it goes, it bonds really well, rock hard, and you can pick away at it if the switch gives out in the future. I would rough up the inside of the tin too.

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[doctadrea]

Thanks for the suggestions. Still no dice, so I ordered some screw in ones.
Now I have a bunch of 100pcs 6 6 7mm Momentary Tactile Push Button DIP Tact Micro Switch 4 PIN | eBay
I don't have a use for them, so PM me if you want some, because sharing is caring.