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Subject: Re: Tripod mounts
From: "Avocet" madl74
Date: Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:31 am ((PST))
I've used a metal plate with a tapped 1/4" thread in it. The European
spec for the tap is 1/4 inch Whitworth thread (BSW). The pilot hole is
Message: 5.
Subject: 1mm but 5mm works as well. If you are using aluminium. a drop of oil 
will prevent the tap binding.

David

David Brinicombe
North Devon, UK
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