Eric The Viking
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I haven't got a Zeus guide, but my "Presto Counsellor" says the pitches of 1/4" and 3/8" UNC are the same as their Whitworth equivalents (20 & 16 TPI respectively).
I want to repair some stripped threads on audio gear, and UNC Helicoil kits on eBay are cheaper than Whitworth (and easier to find), so I was wondering if the threads are identical, 'close enough' or 'wildly different'.
I'm guessing 'close enough', given that UNC derives ultimately from Mr. Whitworth's work, but thought I ought to ask the team before doing anything silly (like buying anything!).
Comments welcome.
E.
PS: Just used Wikipedia: Whitworth has a basic form of 55 degrees and UNC is 60 (if I understood it properly!). Will the difference matter? It's only holding microphones on stands, etc...
I want to repair some stripped threads on audio gear, and UNC Helicoil kits on eBay are cheaper than Whitworth (and easier to find), so I was wondering if the threads are identical, 'close enough' or 'wildly different'.
I'm guessing 'close enough', given that UNC derives ultimately from Mr. Whitworth's work, but thought I ought to ask the team before doing anything silly (like buying anything!).
Comments welcome.
E.
PS: Just used Wikipedia: Whitworth has a basic form of 55 degrees and UNC is 60 (if I understood it properly!). Will the difference matter? It's only holding microphones on stands, etc...