Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Small taps and dies

On 8/17/07, Mike <ezme@...> wrote:
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> Why use 000-120 or 0000-160. I routinely use 00-90 nuts and bolts
> which I make to fit wherever I am using them. I like to make models
> that reflect the prototype as best as can be done, nut and bolt detail
> is essential to this end. Making the nuts and bolts allows me to make
> the head any size to fit the scale, within the limits of the diameter
> of the thread. Even in 1/2" scale there is a need for nut head detail
> down to 0.010 across the flats, one might ask what's the point it's
> not visible to the naked eye, that's true but I like to photograph the
> finished items and that's where the rub comes in. Do a close up and
> right away any liberties taken with the detail show up big time. I've
> reached the lower limit of what a 00-90 will allow as regards
> dimension across the flats of a hexhead.
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> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "Michael Fagan"
> <woodworker88@...> wrote:
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> > Just out of curiosity, what do you plan to use them for? I've seen a
> > 000-120 once in a machine shop supply house but never since. I assume
> > they're used in watches and precision electronics, mostly?
> >
> > On 8/17/07, Mike <ezme@...> wrote:
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> > > Any one have a good source for small taps and dies? I'm looking for
> > > 0000-160, 000-120. I have looked in Grobet catalogue but find out that
> > > many of their offerings are now discontinued. Several other sources
> > > will sell taps but no mention of dies. I would entertain going into
> > > metric sizes. Any help much appreciated.
> > >
> > > Mike
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