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'A Thread'.

I wondered how long before it would come to this, but am disappointed it wasn't ACME.

Needles (to pull thread):

quote Originally posted by Blacktree: Needles (to pull thread):

Pulled threads:



(some people should not own tools or motorcycles)

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scissors to cut the thread.


(can also be used to cut a nose off to spite one's face)

DNA thread to define the shape of the nose cut by the scissors to spite the face:

quote Originally posted by williegoat: DNA thread to define the shape of the nose cut by the scissors to spite the face:

I wonder, at what point, the great lead screw of nature was engaged to make that thread?

I think we need to add an automatic threader to the mix.

quote Originally posted by maryjane: 'A Thread'. I wondered how long before it would come to this, but am disappointed it wasn't ACME.

https://goo.gl/images/bQwHzm

I sure do love technical drawings!

quote Originally posted by Fats: I think we need to add an automatic threader to the mix.

And here's an automatic UNthreader.

quote Originally posted by maryjane: I wonder, at what point, the great lead screw of nature was engaged to make that thread?

While others wait for the thread to die...



Edit: I worked as a union maintenance worker at a fastener company for four years beginning at 19 years old. Later went on to robotics largely due to what I learned as a student under a man named Gary. Not only the proper tools, but the correct fasteners.

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Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)

The Ogre's Fiero Cave

And NONE of you guys are using metric !!!

Yam Dankies !

quote Originally posted by MidEngineManiac: And NONE of you guys are using metric !!! Yam Dankies !

Most threaded sensors & senders for many cars are NPT even tho most or all normal bolts are Metric.

quote Originally posted by theogre: .....most or all normal bolts are Metric.

Not in this house they ain't! It annoys the crap out of me every time I have to grab a metric wrench to work on the Fiero. There is no metric hardware on my other cars or my motorcycles.

I don't think the "metric people" ever figured out tapered thread. Any metric threaded sending unit or sensor has straight threads and some kind of soft metal crush seal or thread sealant.