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tapping aluminum (mast) ... better to use fine or coarse thread ?
Ooh, controversy. I prefer coarse as alum. is so soft.
Fine thread has greater holding power
but needs 3-5 threads in contact to support 100% of the tensile load, and depends on how accurate the tapping.
No, fine thread fastener is stronger.
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Interesting. Cost of installation tool?
Last time I bought a couple...
Greg, did you use any sealant around the insert?
what I did...
Very interesting.
very cool
Hammer-Rivets work the same way.
Fine threads and Tef-Gel.....