imperial fan guard remix

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Creating an Adjustable Bracket to Secure Fan in Place Utilizing Double-Sided Foam Pads Due to Limited Screw Length Constructing a makeshift bracket using easily accessible materials can often prove to be an efficient solution when working with constrained projects such as securing fans without sufficient screw length. To achieve this goal, one option is to incorporate the use of double-sided foam pads to hold the bracket securely in place. Initially, it was necessary to fashion a bracket capable of attachment via a reliable adhesive that wouldn't require prolonged application pressures and would resist movement while still accommodating irregularities. However, in retrospect, selecting the optimal length for fasteners initially turned out to be somewhat of an oversight, thus leading to reliance on supplemental holding solutions to effectively counteract shifting. After evaluating alternative means of stabilization for components attached at the bottom with minimal space to maneuver a wrench or socket securely due to obstruction from the fan body itself during assembly and removal. Inexpensive double-sided foam pads were discovered to provide suitable retention properties when placed directly adjacent to these screw mounting points despite being relatively inexpensive they performed adequately throughout experimentation without excessive material damage.