--- In 80f5@yahoogroups.com, "Gene Baraff" <g2baraff@...> wrote:
>
> --- 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.
> >
> ***************************
>
You two were right. The M6 x 1.0 is a much better fit. And the M6 hex head is
better suited for my use tha was the 12-24 slotted head.

Thanks.

Gene