--- In 80f5@yahoogroups.com, Phil Lefever <kb0nes@...> wrote:
>
>
> I would hazard a guess that it isn't a #12-24 machine screw.
> That is an uncommon size today even here in America.
>
>
> As for determining the size the best way is to get your hand
> on a M6 x 1.0 screw for a trial fit. Any decent hardware store
> should have one, this is the Metric equivalent size to the
> ubiquitous 1/4"-20. As Whitney mentioned the M6 major diameter
> is larger, by ~ .020" (or .5 mm if you prefer). The
> #12 will likely thread in but it would be a loose fit.
>
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>
Thanks, Phil. Certsainly, the M6's ARE available localy. I just didn't try one
(from the store) because the 12 - 24 DID fit. Although it held well enough, the
fit WAS a bit on the loose side - something I noticed but did not regard as
significant at the time.

I PM'ed to Whitney that this forum has been useful primarily for its past
archives. With the two of you now helping out, it is even more useful than it
had been.

Thanks again.

Gene