Ian Johnson 1 | 17/07/2019 00:32:58 |
381 forum posts 102 photos | |
Michael Gilligan | 17/07/2019 06:43:50 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | Posted by Ian Johnson 1 on 17/07/2019 00:32:58:
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But did you actually follow-up on my recommendation, Ian ? ... made yesterday morning at 06:54:33 MichselG. |
Ian Johnson 1 | 17/07/2019 09:30:18 |
381 forum posts 102 photos | Posted by Michael Gilligan on 16/07/2019
Given that you have "checked it again" and and found another unlikely size; I think it advisable to try measuring once more ... There is, of course, no obligation upon Aldi to use any standard thread; but if they have tried to follow convention, the most likely choice would be 5/8" x 11tpi. MichaelG. Thanks Michael but there is no need to, it is a very sloppy M16 x 2 (which I haven't got any taps or dies for) so I'll re-cut the thread to something I have got. Something like 1/2"UNC / Whit, then make an adaptor to suit. It needs a chunky thread because it's cheap plastic rubbish and if I make mess of it, it goes in the bin! It only cost £3.49 after all. Bit of a bargain I think. Ian |
Michael Gilligan | 17/07/2019 09:35:08 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | Thanks for the confirmation, Ian MichaelG. . P.S. Bargain status 'seconded' Edited By Michael Gilligan on 17/07/2019 09:38:54 |
Neil Wyatt | 17/07/2019 19:28:47 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | Posted by RMA on 15/07/2019 23:27:58:
Neil makes a comment about my username,,,,why? It's not a posting. Just humorously pointing out the irony .. But the forum seems to have had something of a humour bypass. There seems to be something in the air these days. Neil |
Frank Gorse | 17/07/2019 20:09:17 |
104 forum posts | What this thread is short of is a bit of pedantry so may I point out that it’s only an acronym if the letters form a word,such as UNESCO,RADAR etc. Otherwise it’s just a TFLA (three or four letter abbreviation) You’re welcome. |
Daniel | 17/07/2019 20:47:09 |
![]() 338 forum posts 48 photos | Posted by Neil Wyatt on 17/07/2019 19:28:47:
Posted by RMA on 15/07/2019 23:27:58:
Neil makes a comment about my username,,,,why? It's not a posting. Just humorously pointing out the irony .. But the forum seems to have had something of a humour bypass. There seems to be something in the air these days. Neil Perhaps a bit too much sun, Posters have become very grumpy, recently
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Ian Johnson 1 | 17/07/2019 23:25:59 |
381 forum posts 102 photos | My 'Threadlocker' photo didn't work very well did it! |
David Standing 1 | 18/07/2019 08:27:34 |
1297 forum posts 50 photos | Posted by Neil Wyatt on 17/07/2019 19:28:47:
But the forum seems to have had something of a humour bypass. There seems to be something in the air these days.
Neil
Isn't that a fact Neil! Read, and move along if you don't like it, is my mantra. |
mark costello 1 | 18/07/2019 16:11:53 |
![]() 800 forum posts 16 photos | 271 thread locker is supposed to be the permanent one. |
Ian Johnson 1 | 18/07/2019 22:10:34 |
381 forum posts 102 photos | Not permanent enough it seems! This thread just refuses to die! Edited By Ian Johnson 1 on 18/07/2019 22:12:52 |
Michael Gilligan | 18/07/2019 22:27:05 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | Posted by Ian Johnson 1 on 17/07/2019 09:30:18:
... it is a very sloppy M16 x 2 (which I haven't got any taps or dies for) . Ahah ! That's probably why the thread won't die |
Mark Rand | 18/07/2019 23:16:51 |
1505 forum posts 56 photos | Just a little niggle from a little way back:- Why would one assume that camera and telescope mounting threads are UNC? They were in use a long time before Unified threads were decided upon.
Please use the correct (Whitworth) thread form for your tripods!
Oh, and 5/8" x 13tpi is probably a DD Holtzapfel thread. |
Michael Gilligan | 18/07/2019 23:28:04 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | Posted by Mark Rand on 18/07/2019 23:16:51:
Just a little niggle from a little way back:- Why would one assume that camera and telescope mounting threads are UNC? They were in use a long time before Unified threads were decided upon. . Tripod threads were Whitworth ... They are now UNC [and have been for some years], specified to a sufficiently loose fit that they are 'compatible' with Whitworth. It's all there in the standard. https://www.iso.org/standard/55918.html MichaelG. Edited By Michael Gilligan on 18/07/2019 23:35:35 |
Mark Rand | 18/07/2019 23:53:32 |
1505 forum posts 56 photos | Bah! Humbug! Revisionist history!
Edit to add smiley. Edited By Mark Rand on 18/07/2019 23:54:30 |
Michael Gilligan | 18/07/2019 23:54:58 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | Posted by Mark Rand on 18/07/2019 23:53:32:
Bah! Humbug! Revisionist history! .
MichaelG. |
andrew lyner | 19/07/2019 00:01:35 |
274 forum posts 5 photos | Posted by Mark Rand on 18/07/2019 23:53:32:
Bah! Humbug! Revisionist history!
Edit to add smiley. Edited By Mark Rand on 18/07/2019 23:54:30 Trouble is that camera equipment has been used for years and there's no reason (as far as photographers are concerned) for changing that thread standard. I would think that most photographers are not DIY people and they just buy stuff. So the standard continues. I use both sizes of thread because the small thread is not strong enough for very heavy lenses (= modest sized refractor telescopes). The available adapters are at least as expensive as that now famous cheapo laser level. |
Ian Johnson 1 | 19/07/2019 00:22:44 |
381 forum posts 102 photos | Posted by Michael Gilligan on 18/07/2019 22:27:05:
Posted by Ian Johnson 1 on 17/07/2019 09:30:18:
... it is a very sloppy M16 x 2 (which I haven't got any taps or dies for) . Ahah ! That's probably why the thread won't die Has anybody got any spare sloppy taps and dies? Preferably sloppy UNC though! |
Ed Duffner | 19/07/2019 00:40:29 |
863 forum posts 104 photos | I bought one of these laser levels from B&Q many years ago for about £30. I think I've used it twice so far. For finding levels in the garden to add a railway sleeper, low retaining wall and to check and level the ceiling timbers in my living room when I knocked the hall through. I was surprised to find the timbers had a difference of as much as 7/8" or ~22mm lowest to highest point. !!! I find levelling the base of the tool to be a bit tedious. Ed. |
andrew lyner | 19/07/2019 00:42:22 |
274 forum posts 5 photos | Wassamadda you lathe owners? You don’t need taps and dies - just a bit of time and some gears. |
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