MOTM

#8 is the diameter of the screw (0.160 inches)
32 = 32 threads per inch
3/8 = 3/8th of an inch long

Paul S.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) " <egroups@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 2:53 AM
Subject: [motm] Screw Dimensions


> Hi All,
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> I'm trying to acquire a proper set of machine screw taps here and can't 
> figure how to read the US screw dimensions.
> According to  Paul's part lists the mounting screws for the modules are
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>                  #8-32 x 3/8
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> What is what? Esp. what defines the thread dimensions?
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>  Thanks a lot, Michael.
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