Need a screw!

[Tim Oltersdorf]

The tiny screw that attaches bushings to a piloted reamer; the one that always drops into a chip pan that hasn't been cleaned out since the dark ages; the one that falls onto the floor and then scoots into another dimension, the one you forget prior to running the reamer into the bore; yeah that's the one. We all know it well. I need to order a tap that size. Does anyone know the screw size and pitch of the little bugger? Thanks. Tim

 

[Dennis Sorensen]

The tiny screw that attaches bushings to a piloted reamer; the one that always drops into a chip pan that hasn't been cleaned out since the dark ages; the one that falls onto the floor and then scoots into another dimension, the one you forget prior to running the reamer into the bore; yeah that's the one.......

you forgot one other thing..... not all reamers share the same thread.... I know as I have tried swapping...

 

[jackie schmidt]

Darn, Doc, the title of your thread indicated that perhaps you had meant to log on to one of your more frequently visited sites..

I think the screw is a 5-32. on a 6PPC, I will check one in the morning........jackie

 

[Tim Oltersdorf]

cross threading a std or not?

......you forgot one other thing..... not all reamers share the same thread.... I know as I have tried swapping...[/QUOTE]

Holy chamomile, thanks Dennis. I had no idea that was the case. The reamers are a Pacific Tool & Gauge 6 PPC reamer and a JGS 6 PPC reamer. Thanks. Tim

Jackie, thanks also. For your info that is not my favorite web site. I might as well come out of the closet right now. I am a proud member of the human-amphibian amplexus community (web site: wwwyousayribbitisayribid.com) whose goal it is to promote understanding and acceptance of those who choose a different path. Tim

 

[Woodhunter]

Reamer maker and chamber?

I have thousands of screws from 1-80 to 10-32, No. 12's and 14's, including some odd ones and metrics. If we can find out what the screw size and pitch is I may have some.

Edit: Just saw the other post, I have PTG 6 PPC reamers, I will check in the shop.

 

[Woodhunter]

Just checked, my 22 and 6mm PTG reamers are threaded 4-40.

I have plenty of screws, if you cannot find them in your area let me know and I will send some.

I also have 5-40, 5-48, 6-32, etc.

PS: 4-40 taps are easier to break than glass. Don't ask how I know.

 

[alinwa]

PS: 4-40 taps are easier to break than glass.............

Yeahh, but the alternative..... those little boring bars are kinda' tricky to work with too. And as my eyes age I've found I need to use glasses when I sharpen the toolbit. Even setting it up, I find it's hard to locate the allen wrench hole.

al

 

[jackie schmidt]

Doc, it's a 4-40.

 

[Charles E]

The thread title says you need a screw. But your post says you need a tap. Not sure they make a pill that helps old men tell the difference...

 

[Rustystud]

Call PT&G and order about 6 screws for each pilot diameters 1-4. They sent mine in little plactic baggies for a couple of dollars. While your ordering call Dave manson and order some e-clips too. Therre even harder to find in a chip pan.
Nat Lambeth

 

[Woodhunter]

Call PT&G and order about 6 screws for each pilot diameters 1-4. They sent mine in little plactic baggies for a couple of dollars. While your ordering call Dave manson and order some e-clips too. Therre even harder to find in a chip pan.
Nat Lambeth

Those e clips are one of the reasons I use PTG. When the e clip misses your chubby fingers and flies across the shop there is no hope. But I have a bag of 50 spares of all sizes just in case.

Back to screws, do this and double your oil flow in your pumped system:

 

[Tim Oltersdorf]

investment advice

Lets see now. I can get tapped, clipped or screwed. This sounds like today's stock & bond markets. Thanks for the answers. I will buy a couple of taps so I have a spare after I destroy the first one. Tim

 

[Lew]

Lets see now. I can get tapped, clipped or screwed. This sounds like today's stock & bond markets. Thanks for the answers. I will buy a couple of taps so I have a spare after I destroy the first one. Tim

Doc,
It sounds like your set. Where else can you get sound advice on todays conditions.