On Apr 11, 1:03*am, "DoN. Nichols" wrote:
On 2011-04-10, Dennis wrote:



"Steve B" wrote in message
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http://www.amazon.com/Cork-Butler-Co.../dp/B0007RRFMW

We bought this wine bottle opener for $2 at a yard sale, not noticing that
it was missing a part. *It has never been used. *It is missing the part
that is at the top of the 3 piece cylindrical shaped thing right under the
handle. *What is sticking up now is a threaded end. *It looks like
standard threads, 1/2" dia.

* * * * *Whose* standard? *The US seems to use 13 TPI for 1/2", while
the UK seems to use 12 TPI.

* * * * And are you sure that the threads aren't an ACME thread instead
of a usual 60 degree thread?

If I could describe the missing nut, it would look like a small cup with
threads inside.

Does anyone have any idea where I might find such an item? *If it came to
it, I could make one by getting a nut, welding a top on it, and grinding
it down to round. *But the real deal would be better.

* * * * Perhaps an acorn nut -- used to cap the threads on a shaft
coming through a handwheel so you don't gouge your hand on the threads.

* * * * Note that they *have a hex for a wrench below the dome.

* * * * MSC and other vendors have them. *Usually nickel plated for
appearance. *The only problem may be the minimum quantity.

* * * * Good Luck,
* * * * * * * * DoN.

A 1/2-13 threaded rod coupler from the hardware store might fit. If
it's the -other- standard 1/2" thread, try a lug nut.

jsw