That went well. 10mm x 180mm bolts, cut to correct length, cut 5/16 BSC thread, clean link threads with 5/16 tap and perfect fit.
On a roll so, drill 8mm nuts to correct size, tap 5/16 BSC thread and I have the locking nuts.
Cost of 2 bolts to Aus was going to be $92 delivered. Cost to make $9.75
Maybe old hat to some, but maybe useful info for others.
Baz
Appears to be Ok, the tap takes a good bite, I can lock the nuts well with spanner, no problems. If I remember correctly the drilled out nut was around 7.17mm.
In any case, they are working well and very much cheaper than the alternative, and no 3 weeks wait for nuts via Ebay.
The tapping drill for 5/16" Cycle thread is a letter J...(.276")...Nearest metric equivalent is 7mm...The O.D of an 8mm thread is .314"... So I guess you didn't fully drill it out?... Ian
Ian, I need to check that measurement, I said I "think" that it was 7.17. 9:45 pm here, I'll check it tomorrow. One thing certain, that is a strong thread. In any case that is .17 of a mm, it works good.
Digital caliper, not the most expensive in the world, but the drill size is definitely 19/64. Only 1/64 less than the "correct" size.
Anyhow, it works fine and I am more than happy with the bolts/nuts.