problem with phase ii tool post

msilhunter1

msilhunter1

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The bolt has a metric thread. Does anyboby know what thread it is? thanks Craig
 
I forgot that there are different sizes of tool post. Mine is AXA, so it could be M14 x 1.5 if I remember right. I have been wrong before so this is not 100% for sure!
Pierre
 
Let us know what size toolpost you have, Craig. Then we can better help you.

I also have an AXA and have not yet measured the bolt, but will shortly.
 
pdentrem said:
I forgot that there are different sizes of tool post. Mine is AXA, so it could be M14 x 1.5 if I remember right. I have been wrong before so this is not 100% for sure!
Pierre
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Same here, and the bolt is M14 x 1.5. I just replaced mine with 9/16 x 18 (can't thread metric on my lathe) so that I could make nut with a handle. No more looking for a wrench!
 
Dataporter said:
Take it to your local auto parts store and find a nut that screws on to it! It will be that size. :)) Dave
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Good luck with that. "Hey, I need a nut to fit on this bolt. I'm pretty sure it's metric."

snot nosed kid behind the counter - "Well, what make and year of car is that off of?"

"No, I just need it for this bolt here."

snot nosed - "I can't look it up on the system without a make and year."

Arrggghhh!

etc., etc....

The last metric thread I had to figure out I just grabbed a ruler that had metric graduations on one side, held it up to the bolt, and counted how many threads per cm.

-Ron
 
Around here auto parts stores & big box hardware stores don't carry metric nuts in larger sizes. Usually the mom & pop shops have a better selection but still the largest I have seen is M10, sometimes M12. Definitely wouldn't find a stud long enough to use as the post & for the nut it's best to use a flange nut, again not going to find it at one of those places. Fastenal or Grainger would be better for places to walk into.
 
I would make my own standard thread stud and t nut.
 
Thanks for all the help I made it work for now later i will change it to 9/16 thanks again Craig
 
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