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Originally posted by Randy Caster
Be interesting to see who it is this year.
Be interesting to see who it is this year.
See Miss Becky and other hotties here
Are you going to Socal tonight? I'll be there to shop and maybe heckle. Me thinks there might even be a Dave sighting...
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Are you going to Socal tonight? I'll be there to shop and maybe heckle. Me thinks there might even be a Dave sighting...
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Originally posted by rtypec
I think the trophy girl is gonna be Miss Becky...
See Miss Becky and other hotties here
Are you going to Socal tonight? I'll be there to shop and maybe heckle. Me thinks there might even be a Dave sighting...
I think the trophy girl is gonna be Miss Becky...
See Miss Becky and other hotties here
Are you going to Socal tonight? I'll be there to shop and maybe heckle. Me thinks there might even be a Dave sighting...
Im going to be getting a new chasis this week too.
what do i use to tap the holes?
and for different size holes do i use different size screws?
I heard someone use dishsoap, dipping screw in that before screwing it in.
what do i use to tap the holes?
and for different size holes do i use different size screws?
I heard someone use dishsoap, dipping screw in that before screwing it in.
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I just use a steel screw to tap the holes personally, once I get them in as deep as I'd like, just turn it back and forth until it frees up a hair then back it out.
awsome, and for each size of screw you have a steel one for the tap?
not one screw for all the holes, right?
not one screw for all the holes, right?
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You can do the whole chassis with 3 1/2 x 4-40 cap head screws. Use them to tap 1 hole each in 1-2-3 order so they have time to cool down between holes. I just finished tapping a chassis a couple mins ago and it worked fine.
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Originally posted by JohnMatrix
awsome, and for each size of screw you have a steel one for the tap?
not one screw for all the holes, right?
awsome, and for each size of screw you have a steel one for the tap?
not one screw for all the holes, right?
I do almost the same as James. Tap the 4-40 size holes about 2/3 to 3/4 through the hole (depending on its depth); but, scrape threads of screw over stick of soap or ski wax.
thanks everyone, ill pick it up this week.
Is it called a 4-40 tap screw or just a 4-40 head screw.
Is it called a 4-40 tap screw or just a 4-40 head screw.
Randy apparently uses a cap head screw while James and I use a tap (tool) which fits into a handle for ease of use.
When I used a screw (no pun) to cut threads, I would screw it part way in and then back it out 2-3 times to clear the graphite debris from the hole while cutting the threads.
Randy's method of using three different screws (to allow for cooling) is his typical genius showing through.
When I used a screw (no pun) to cut threads, I would screw it part way in and then back it out 2-3 times to clear the graphite debris from the hole while cutting the threads.
Randy's method of using three different screws (to allow for cooling) is his typical genius showing through.
Oh....This may count for something.
Just remembered that Randy uses aluminum screws. Not sure about James. I use titanium or stainless which seem to vary in their snugness within the same 4-40 tapped hole.
Just remembered that Randy uses aluminum screws. Not sure about James. I use titanium or stainless which seem to vary in their snugness within the same 4-40 tapped hole.
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Originally posted by XXX-S Bill
Oh....This may count for something.
Just remembered that Randy uses aluminum screws. Not sure about James. I use titanium or stainless which seem to vary in their snugness within the same 4-40 tapped hole.
Oh....This may count for something.
Just remembered that Randy uses aluminum screws. Not sure about James. I use titanium or stainless which seem to vary in their snugness within the same 4-40 tapped hole.
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James, do you have the setup you use for 19 turn @ SWR available? ....or are you gonna be out there Friday?
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Originally posted by XXX-S Bill
Oh....This may count for something.
Just remembered that Randy uses aluminum screws. Not sure about James. I use titanium or stainless which seem to vary in their snugness within the same 4-40 tapped hole.
Oh....This may count for something.
Just remembered that Randy uses aluminum screws. Not sure about James. I use titanium or stainless which seem to vary in their snugness within the same 4-40 tapped hole.