Originally Posted by
Ned Otter
Thanks for your reply, Erik --
Tapping = less threads, so less effort?
No...it just cleans the threads out so you can remove and reinstall the bolts/screws easier. You're not changing the threading. Further, you want to be careful with those screws as they "bed" into the insert with their large heads and chamfer on the back. Losing them isn't something you want to do. Erik mentioned having extras and that's a decent idea if you can get the correct size and format, including the chamfer angle. I don't believe they are unique, but you're not going to find them at your local hardware store.
Last edited by Jim Becker; 02-09-2022 at 7:08 PM.
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