Modding Bolt M numbers

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  1. Kalym

    Kalym What's a Dremel?

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    Does anyone know what the M numbers are for nuts and bolts?

    I'm actually after 3mm nuts and bolts, but all I can find are nuts and bolts with M nubers (M3, M4 etc)

    Not sure if this is the hole size or the closeness of the thread, or the length of the bolt.
     
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  2. Flibster

    Flibster What's a Dremel?

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    You need M3 then. Not entirely sure what all that means but....

    The outer edge of the threaded component +0.1mm *ish* =M number

    Hope that helps.

    Simon/~Flibster
     
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  3. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    Pointless spam I know, but top signature, Flibster!:D
     
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  4. macroman

    macroman The One

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    M3 = 3mm, M4 = 4mm etc.. That refers to the thread there is also a length.

    M3 x 25 = 3mm bolt 25mm long.
     
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