[Amps] ARCO compression trimmer caps

Arthur Moe kb7ww at easystreet.com
Sat Sep 11 14:43:14 EDT 2004



Radio WC6W wrote:
> 

> 
>    You may check the thread pitch by using a 4-40 screw as a thread
> gauge.
> 
>    Then measure the diameter with a micrometer then look up the specs for
> a 12-40 in a Machinery's Handbook to confirm.
> 
>    Or you can.... trust me.   :-)
> 
> 73 & Good morning,
>    Marv  WC6W
> 

Keep in mind when measuring, that most threads "major" diameter is a few 
thousands undersize.  This is done to avoid having a sharp pointed thread that 
becomes "ragged" ( not smooth ) when finished. 

Art
KB7WW



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