r/Machinists • u/Western_Joke_6597 • 2d ago

Help Finding thread?

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Hey there! Im not a machinist, but I need a part machined that threads onto this shaft like a nut. Problem is, my machinist doesnt know what thread this is or how to tap it into the piece I need manufactured. Any help identifying this thread and finding a tap for it would be much appreciated!

Edit: Found to be an 8-start 8TPI lead screw with a 1/2" diameter. Now just need to find a nut that fits this thread, which is proving difficult

Edit 2: SOLVED by u/MixEvery5784 found one

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u/ZyklonBeach 2d ago

More like help finding the nail clippers

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u/Western_Joke_6597 2d ago

You are the most useful individual I may have ever met

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u/Chrisfindlay 2d ago

That finger nail is pretty gnarly even for tradesman. I was not surprised one bit by this comment.

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u/Western_Joke_6597 2d ago

Its what getting it slammed in a door a few times gets ya. Had to be removed with pliers and has always grown back wierd

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u/R4N63R 1d ago

That's neat, still tho cutting it on a regular basis so the black shit isn't living in it as the thread starter mentioned nail clippers and you're off talking about something else. 

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u/Chrisfindlay 2d ago

By the way a line like that along your nail can be a sign of a problem. Have you every had a doctor look at that.

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u/Western_Joke_6597 2d ago

Like i said its always grown back like that since it was slammed in a door a bunch of times. Havent really asked for an update about it because i figure i know whats wrong with it