Originally posted by: RossGr
It's called a Tap. Go to your local hardware store, I believe that the common stand off thread is a 6-32, you will also need the correct sized drill bit (28 or 29 (?) ) check that when you buy the tap. Be carefull it is pretty easy to snap a 6-32 tap in Al. Use some thread cutting oil and go slow.
Originally posted by: RossGr
It's called a Tap. Go to your local hardware store, I believe that the common stand off thread is a 6-32, you will also need the correct sized drill bit (28 or 29 (?) ) check that when you buy the tap. Be carefull it is pretty easy to snap a 6-32 tap in Al. Use some thread cutting oil and go slow.
Originally posted by: Walleye
alrighty, the 6 32 tap workedi got it working, running.. apparently, the correct drill bit for a 6 32 tap is #36.
Originally posted by: RossGr
Originally posted by: Walleye
alrighty, the 6 32 tap workedi got it working, running.. apparently, the correct drill bit for a 6 32 tap is #36.
Opps! Sorry about thatThats what happens when I rely on memory without checking. I was beginging to wonder about the 6-32 part also, glad that was correct.