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Default Brass ACME nut repair

On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:27:39 -0500, Ignoramus22312
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I have ordered a nut from McMaster

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also see
http://www.roton.com/Sleeve_Nut.aspx?line=Acme

It might be better to epoxy the nut in place as it will be easier
to get back out if necessary..... also easier to shim into exact
position. Setscrews might be good also.


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must expect new evils:
for Time is the greatest innovator: and
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