tpi? 
#1 2011-01-24 9:08pm
- spinkyracer
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tpi?
When talking BB what does tpi mean??
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#2 2011-01-24 9:10pm
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Re: tpi?
threads per inch
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#3 2011-01-24 9:18pm
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Re: tpi?
Thanxs I didn't think about is b4 the post:lol:
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#4 2011-02-13 8:05pm
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Re: tpi?
most bike shops have TPI measurement tools to check if you are not sure.
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#6 2012-01-18 10:45pm
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Re: tpi?
It is not a bad idea to pick up a set of thread gauges like at Harbor Frieght?
They are nice to have around to be sure what tpi you're dealing with as well.
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#7 2012-11-04 1:12am
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Re: tpi?
kod38 wrote:
It is not a bad idea to pick up a set of thread gauges like at Harbor Frieght?
They are nice to have around to be sure what tpi you're dealing with as well.
Thread gauges are very useful... as are thread files!
Thread files also have a section on the end you can use as a thread gauge.
In fact, when dealing with metric threads, its pretty easy - for example, you can have 2 different bolts, say 8mm & 10mm diameters, with the same thread count.... eg: 8mm x 1.25, and 10mm x 1.25. You will find the thread gauge for 1.25 (or the 1.25 thread file) will fit both bolts.
This is contrary to the old sae/imperial bolts - a fine or course threaded 5/16" bolt will 99.99% of the time have a different thread count from a fine or course threaded 3/8" bolt.
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