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Modding What tap size will I need for motherboard standoffs?

Discussion in 'Modding' started by Parge, 16 Jan 2013.

  1. Parge

    Parge the worst Super Moderator

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    As per the above, I'm planning on tapping some motherboard standoff holes into a piece of 6mm acrylic.

    What size tap will I need to use?
     
  2. Big_malc

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    M3 or think its 11/32 unf
     
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    ^^ Depends what threads are on the standoffs...
     
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    My bad its 6/32 UNC no 11/32 UNF
     
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    Jeeze. Taps are expensive. I might just use a nut and bolt.
     
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    Does anyone know if this kit would work?

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  7. Big_malc

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    6/32 unc tap

    M3

    tap wrench / spanner at bottom of page.

    If you go for the sets of taper second and bottom can be expensive but in plastic and ally change of breaking are very low if your slow and gentle but works out about £35 for m3 , 6/32 and a spanner

    If you wont to cut costs just use a second or a taper for about £7 as the thread will set in it fine work out about £20 for m3 , 6/32 and a spanner
     
  8. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    Through bolts+ bic pen section standoffs.:thumb:
    If you really want to tap, I'd recommend getting something decent with a corresponding drill bit. I've never had the smaller, cheap, Chinese made taps to work right.
     

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