Originally Posted by MarkMcC

Hi Alan

This is ok, as long as the screws are corrrect there should be a bit resistance, the last mil or so, the holes are not tapped the whole way.

Hope this helps

Mark.

Originally Posted by MDawson

You can also use a .5mm or 1mm spacer to provide some extra shoulder to support the screw/ball studs.

Originally Posted by Oleg Babich

The last turns of the lover ST03 Ball Studs and SB3x5 screws are tight.
Screw them with force.