Heat Set Insert for Ikea Camera Mount

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Re: Heat Set Insert for Ikea Camera Mount

Post by CCRN » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:06 pm

Also looks like they would not be long enough.

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Re: Heat Set Insert for Ikea Camera Mount

Post by sthone » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:07 pm

Those are Mil. Spec. you don't need that just get the regular 18-8 Stainless Steel Socket Head Screws you'll get a lot more for your money.

I'll have to double check the length I used when I get home. If you only need a few screws you can get them at any Ace hardware too
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Re: Heat Set Insert for Ikea Camera Mount

Post by ednisley » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:11 pm

CCRN wrote:used 2/56" screws
Those would be 2-56 screws: #2 size = 0.086 inch major diameter, with 56 threads/inch. They're not metric M2 screws and will not fit M2 metric inserts.

Similarly for 4-40 inch screws: #4 size = 0.112 inch diameter, with 40 threads/inch. Not equivalent to metric M4 screws.

If you need matching screws and inserts, buy both with the same thread and you're done.

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Re: Heat Set Insert for Ikea Camera Mount

Post by sthone » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:13 pm

If your not in a hurry and plan on ordering them just for this project I can always send you a few screws and inserts just pm me your address.

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Re: Heat Set Insert for Ikea Camera Mount

Post by CCRN » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:35 pm

sthone wrote:If your not in a hurry and plan on ordering them just for this project I can always send you a few screws and inserts just pm me your address.

-Steve
Thank you for the offer. I ordered the inserts figuring I can use them for other projects as well. I figure I can get the screws I need from Home Depot or Fastenal.

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Re: Heat Set Insert for Ikea Camera Mount

Post by CCRN » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:36 pm

ednisley wrote:
CCRN wrote:used 2/56" screws
Those would be 2-56 screws: #2 size = 0.086 inch major diameter, with 56 threads/inch. They're not metric M2 screws and will not fit M2 metric inserts.

Similarly for 4-40 inch screws: #4 size = 0.112 inch diameter, with 40 threads/inch. Not equivalent to metric M4 screws.

If you need matching screws and inserts, buy both with the same thread and you're done.

Thank you. It is amazing the variation and technology that goes into screws.

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Re: Heat Set Insert for Ikea Camera Mount

Post by ednisley » Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:01 pm

CCRN wrote:variation and technology that goes into screws
It would be way simpler if the US had gone metric, back in the day: I'd have more room in my tool drawers and maybe half the number of fastener bins on the shelves. [sigh]

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