Hi,
thanks for the comprehensive answer!
clickmrmike schrieb:
> #8 is the screw size, 32 is the number of threads per inch, and the
> screw is 3/8" long. This is also known as an 8x36UNF screw, or a #8
> Fine screw.
#8 is just a name or tag rather than a measure (like fractions of an
inch)?
> The matching tap is available from Farnell UK as part# 02-2209.
> Part#02-2210 would work too. Farnel wants almost 9GBP for this,
> which
> would be a massive ripoff in the states, so you may want to shop
> around some of the EU machine shop supply spots.
I found a shop here in Vienna which is reportedly specialised in
"exotic" hardware stuff. I'll have a look how good they are.
> If you are making your own mountings, you could also consider using
> the metric screw M4. It's nearly thae same size (the #8 is about
> 4.17mm) and might be easier for you to find both screws and taps
> for.
Absolutely!
But I got a couple of second hand rack rails where some threads are
bad by forcing in some wrong screws. I'm trying to fix that with the
proper tap since that bad holes damage the original screws as well
besides just scraping off the paint and looking ugly.
Thanks a lot, Michael.