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Old 08-17-2004, 07:48 AM
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Default Re: Head screw stripped, Helicoil?
Originally posted by GrandeGixxer
i found a 4-40 but no metric ones.
mcmaster has it. part # 91732A773 (18-8 SS Standard Helical Insert M3-.50 Internal Thread, 6.0mm Length)

i re-tapped mine with #6-32 and it seems to work ok (need to enlarge the hole on the button head for the #6 screw to go through)
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