> I've seen many a nose bolt with machine threads in the beam. In fact, I've > got one right here, see? (holding up machine threaded nose bolt) The rest > of the piano fell down around it, but it held just fine. I don't see a problem. Hi ROn, I wondered why you had that on your desk. I looked at mine and they are very course machine threads as well. THey are just overgrown hanger bolts. I am pleased with Jim's system because I don't have easy access to nuts and bolts (except the nuts on the list) so I get what I can from the internet. To each their own. I have seen some thin plate bolts that I would not trust a machine thread in the rims unless the hole is drilled out deeper, and then how to you get the shavings out. Vacuum with a _skinny_ hose. Take care and be well. Newton
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