[TheForge] post vise repair

[schade at acegroup.cc]

Dan,

Acme threaded rod and nuts, as well as any other threaded product, are 
made to fit each other following any number of charts and 
specifications.

There are threaded parts that are designed to interfere (like lock 
nuts) but for the most part things are made to work together. If they 
don't they are defective and I return for credit or good parts.

If you know of any exceptions I would be interested in reading your 
sources.

Bob

ps. I am talking about the normal everyday parts referenced in the 
preceding link to McMaster Carr and other standard suppliers. Not some 
spatial kryptonite hardware that Andy worked on during his stint as a 
nuclear engineer building the Nautilus. Top secret of course.
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On Apr 24, 2009, at 10:46 AM, dan tull wrote:

> I found there are different grades(types) of acme threads. Some seize 
> upon
> tightening.
> Ask before you buy.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- >
>> Using acme rod and nuts is the way to go. Both are available from
>> McMaster-Carr.
>>
>> http://www.mcmaster.com/#acme-rods/=1l2xdq
>>
>> Having someone cut a new square thread would be expensive and at the
>> end wouldn't be any more functional than the inexpensive acme rod and
>> nuts.
>