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Post by Xorren Hedrasii on May 6, 2006 20:02:38 GMT -5
Ok here's my delemma. I purcased some covertec wheels from a guy simply known as "Saberbelt". I think that he used to be a message board member. I need to drill and tap a hole for the allen s c r e w s that he included. The problem is that I have no clue what the thread size is, or even if it is english or metric. I am in URGENT need of this information if anyone has it. Thanks.
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on May 7, 2006 0:37:09 GMT -5
just use a 1/8" drill for it, that worked for me
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Post by Don Solo on May 7, 2006 2:17:52 GMT -5
I think those were either #8-32 or #10-24 screws... I thought he mentioned it on his site.
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Post by Primrodo on May 7, 2006 7:18:25 GMT -5
8-32 indeed  |
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on May 7, 2006 13:37:56 GMT -5
8-32 as I recall..............
thought his site was down......Been wanting to get a few.
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Post by Xorren Hedrasii on May 8, 2006 19:47:53 GMT -5
thanks all, I got it done but had a humdinger of a time doing it. First my tap broke off in my original hole. so I drilled and tapped another bigger one. I had to modify the wheel to accept the screw and when I got home the screw really scratched up my belt clip so I went out and dremmel-ground it off a little bit, It's not perfect or pretty but I like it. If I didnt have bad luck I'd have no luck at all.
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Post by Olos Nay on May 8, 2006 23:14:00 GMT -5
This is the main reason to use tapping fluid and take your time  |
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on May 9, 2006 9:01:19 GMT -5
??tapping fluid??
we just used some oil in shop class.....
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Post by Olos Nay on May 9, 2006 12:14:29 GMT -5
Tapping fluid and cutting fluid is mainly a lubricant with good cooling properties. It helps having better cuts as both the tool and material doesn't overheat.
If you used "some oil" it most likely was adequate. I myself never found "magic tap" or any other taping fluid, so I am using a spray-on cutting oil I got at the hardware store.
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Post by LoreenShadowchaser on May 12, 2006 4:41:21 GMT -5
8-32 as I recall.............. thought his site was down......Been wanting to get a few.
I got some great discounts on Anakin buckles and dished out Covertec knobs before he did. |
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