Suicycle Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Does anybody know where I can find a bottom tap for one of the screws on a sideplate? Not sure what got in there but the bottom two or three threads on the screw look a little odd, kind of like stripped or galled. I haven't found a tap in the brownells catalog, but I haven't called and talked to anyone yet either. I know they don't have to be terribly tight either, but the side plate wasn't flush. I tried to push in on the plate more as I snugged them down, and I never found anything in the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 The regular sideplate screws are #5-44. The new spring loaded crane screw is #8-36. You can get the taps at Manhattan Supply Co. (mscdirect.com). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicycle Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Anybody want to guess what I'm thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) Anybody want to guess what I'm thinking? Mean old man Edited December 28, 2011 by Round_Gun_Shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Wow, when even RGS calls me a mean old man, I obviously need to reassess my internet forum posting style and try to be more tactful. I think that should be my New Year's resolution for 2012! From here on, no more grumpy Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Wow, when even RGS calls me a mean old man, I obviously need to reassess my internet forum posting style and try to be more tactful. I think that should be my New Year's resolution for 2012! From here on, no more grumpy Mike. Don't change a thing Mike. Keep entertaining the masses. Happy New Year to you and the family Edited December 29, 2011 by Round_Gun_Shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg K Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Anybody want to guess what I'm thinking? I figured that you were going to offer up a helpfull web link to screw threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Wow, when even RGS calls me a mean old man, I obviously need to reassess my internet forum posting style and try to be more tactful. I think that should be my New Year's resolution for 2012! From here on, no more grumpy Mike. Don't change a thing Mike. Keep entertaining the masses. Happy New Year to you and the family Thanks--and the same to you, Gary. Happy New Year to all the fine folks here on BE, roundgunners and flatgunners (and those who go both ways) alike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicycle Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 I got a coil spring shaving out of the hole and the tap is on the way. 3 bucks added to my midway order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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