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[DIY] Electronics project box fitted on top of a pole
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epigramx:
I have a pole with a 5/8''-11 screw sticking out the top of it. I have a waterproof 150x90x75mm plastic box with an electronics project in it that I want to fit on the pole (on demand, it shouldn't be permanent).

How do I go on about it?

I'm currently thinking of getting a 5/8'' nut, sticking it under the box (probably in a hole) and securing it with hot glue.
Domagoj T:
Perforated metal strip?
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/perforated-metal-steel-strip_1073108666.html
Gregg:
Glue a fiberglass flange nut https://www.mcmaster.com/hex-flange-nuts to the bottom of the box with JB Weld.  Glue the flange part to the box for more surface area in contact with the glue and use a wrench on the hex to tighten and loosen it.  Something like a fiber washer or even a garden hose gasket between the nut and the pole may help keeping it from loosening without having to torque it too much.
Dubbie:
I'd be tempted to ignore the screw and glue a strip of plastic, metal or wood to your box, then ziptie it to the pole. Or hoseclamps if you don't trust zipties.

Way less chance of failure if it gets a bump.
tkamiya:
if you have to take it down often and on demand, how about use of a pulley and a rope?  Does it really have to stay on top of the pole?
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