I need some 510 nuts (long story but it would really help to have them) Local hardware stores have "5-08" but not 510 (I assume they have finer threads) Where can I find these?
So it is 7mm diameter (not 5mm)? This is very confusing! Also "standard" threads are in "threads per inch"... how does this translate to metric? I just need some nuts that will fit on the 510 of my atomizer.510 literally means 10 threads at 0.5 mm per thread. The diameter is 7mm. If you were to create this thread yourself, it would use an M7 x 0.5 tap.
Ok yeah,if your looking for them to thread on the atomizer look for M7 x 0.5,it's a 7mm with a .5 thread pitch.So it is 7mm diameter (not 5mm)? This is very confusing! Also "standard" threads are in "threads per inch"... how does this translate to metric? I just need some nuts that will fit on the 510 of my atomizer.
That may be how they are listed,i haven't actually looked for that size before,so not sure.If you have a Zettler or Ace hardware near you,or any hardware store that has the nuts open in bins,you could take an atty with you to make sure you get the right size before buying them.So going by what the hardware store lists, it would be "7-05"?
Haha,i agree it doesn't make much sense.I knew it was a 7mm only because i had searched it up a few years ago when i couldn't find a "510" tap and die set,i searched for hours with no luck until i finally decided to google the thread size.Thanks... doesn't make any sense to me but now I know what to look for.
BTW, I need to use two of these nuts (on my atomizer) to lock together so I can adjust the airflow on my RTA (yes, it's that tight) Otherwise it unscrews the tank part... Major PITA! RTA is the Silverplay if anyone is curious (awesome vape, airflow and flavor but has issues including leaking... would not recommend to newbies)
Thanks... doesn't make any sense to me but now I know what to look for.
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yes... that doesn't make any sense (the it has 10 threads part) it should always be "threads per __") WTF?I have heard that "it's called 510 because it has 10 Threads that are 0.5 pitch". Not sure How that one got started?
I doubt it. M7 is no problem, but the 0.5mm thread pitch finer than the two standards for that size. A standard M7 coarse thread pitch is 1.0mm, while a standard M7 fine thread pitch is 0.75mm. See here:It just a Metric Thread. So any decent Hardware Store or Home Center should have M7 x 0.5 Nuts.
I doubt it. M7 is no problem, but the 0.5mm thread pitch finer than the two standards for that size. A standard M7 coarse thread pitch is 1.0mm, while a standard M7 fine thread pitch is 0.75mm. See here:
ISO metric screw thread - Wikipedia
This means finding nuts with the correct thread pitch will be difficult. If I really wanted such a nut, I would take a slightly smaller one (maybe an SAE 1/4", which should be 6.35mm) and drill & tap it. M7 x 0.5mm taps can be found. Way back when, I bought a tap & die pair in that size "just in case" I ever needed them.
I doubt it. M7 is no problem, but the 0.5mm thread pitch finer than the two standards for that size. A standard M7 coarse thread pitch is 1.0mm, while a standard M7 fine thread pitch is 0.75mm. See here:
ISO metric screw thread - Wikipedia
This means finding nuts with the correct thread pitch will be difficult. If I really wanted such a nut, I would take a slightly smaller one (maybe an SAE 1/4", which should be 6.35mm) and drill & tap it. M7 x 0.5mm taps can be found. Way back when, I bought a tap & die pair in that size "just in case" I ever needed them.
Can you provide a link? Search brought up realtors.You get 510 "nuts" from a 510 squirrel. Everybody knows that.