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  • From: Lawrence London <lfljvenaura@gmail.com>
  • To: machinist@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [machinist] Machining a T-Nut
  • Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 19:02:00 -0500
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general/machining-t-nut-278058/

  1. 01-07-2014, 02:39 PM #1
    rich_machine is offline Plastic
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    Default Machining a T-Nut

    I purchased a QCTP for both my lathes and now need to machine the t-nut to the correct size. How much smaller should the t-nut be then the t-slot? Obviously,I would like the best fit possible. So how much play should there be?

    Thanks
  2. 01-07-2014, 02:51 PM #2
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    When I made mine I used .003"/.005" clearance in all directions, just keep both ears the same dim..


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