Bolts/screws for floating/raised surfaces?

[redshift]

I’m interested in making things with this kind of floating/raised element, but haven’t found obvious hardware options. I know I could spend some quality time on the McMaster-Carr site and piece some options together, but if anyone has some pointers on the names for these types of pieces, I’d love it.

[cynd11]

I think they are called standoffs. If you search in your local hardware store they should have some, although they might not be pretty.

[redshift]

YES! Thank you, thank you! Luckily I have the internet and don’t need the local hardware store.

[brokendrum]

Yeah stand offs. Some even have have LED capability.
Saw these discussed on one of the threads and was glad to find a local supplier.
Not for all your projects, but seems like a must have for that one you want to be awesome.

LED StandOffs

[carol]

There’s a bunch of ideas here. I’ve had good luck with them.
Sign Bracket Store

[kittski]

I standoffs! Make sure and show us your finished project.

LED Standoffs

Not sure if these LED Standoffs have been shared before. One of my first big projects for my GF will be an LED kinetic acrylic sculpture that’s been brewing in my head for months. I just love the subtle light of the led signs and these standoffs make for a really sleek lighting system. Thought I’d share in case someone else finds them inspirational (Edited to add the cool signs are not mine, just examples from the website.) https://www.standoffsystems.com/products/standoffs/l…

[redshift]

Hah! You’re going to have to wait at least 6 months until I get my unit… just planning, planning, planning for now.

[kittski]

Well then I’ll keep my fingers crossed you get it early so you can get sharing

[mhumphrey]

Search Amazon.com for “sign standoffs”