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Old 02-02-2012, 11:24 PM
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Default Re: tapping my frame

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Originally Posted by Gregg View Post
Well I just ran about twenty M3x.05 screws in 1/8 holes with plenty of meat left.
That is the bit size that was recommended by the hardwhare supplier and they even supplied me with a free drill bit and tap for those screws.
thats funny cause , 3 mm is .1181" and 1/8" is .125 not much meat left for threading . I use .125 (1/8) for my through holes for 3 mm .
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