Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] fastener thread pitch choice

I would think that in the smaller size screws the more important aspect would be to make sure they are all the same.. having different thread pitches in the same machine for the same size screw is just a receipe for disaster..

Fwiw

J. Johnson

> Thsnks Jack,
> I'm building a 4 by 8 foot router, I've got a mix of fine thread
> and coarse
> thread fasteners so far. Are there definite advantages of using
> the fine thread
> over the coarse? I think the fine thread won't tend to loosen.
> Also, perhaps
> the fine threads and are stronger because less material is removed
> when cutting
> the thread and the root diameter of the external thread is larger
> than coarse
> thread fasteners. What's your opinion on these 2 points?
> cheers,
> Denis