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Tap for the 8-32 screws

Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:12 am
by sandkil
Hi,
Need your advice on tap for the aluminum 8-32 skrew holes.
The new AE chassis kit #6637 that includes front plate is missing threads on the rear holes.
Is it 8-32 UNC thread tap that is needed and what pitch?

Re: Tap for the 8-32 screws

Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:18 am
by Frankentruck
#8 is the size and 32 threads per inch is the pitch. An 8-32 tap is the correct specification.

Re: Tap for the 8-32 screws

Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2024 8:09 am
by sandkil
Frankentruck wrote: Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:18 am #8 is the size and 32 threads per inch is the pitch. An 8-32 tap is the correct specification.
Thank you very much clarification, Frankentruck!
Much appreciated.

Re: Tap for the 8-32 screws

Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 4:49 pm
by juicedcoupe
The impact drill/tap bits work perfect for this. Just use a standard hex screwdriver bit handle.