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What size bolts for bolt mod?
Posted: 27 Nov 2012, 09:44
by fossala
I can remember what size bolts, washers and its you need for the bolt mod. Can't find the original article, think it got lost in GH "rollback"
Posted: 27 Nov 2012, 12:21
by hasu
M2(2mm). dunno imperial size.
Sandy55's original page still be there.
http://sandy55.fc2web.com/keyboard/repair_model_m.html
Also you can find new geekhack wiki page though I don't know it is useful as old wiki was.
P.S. I used only M2 tapping screws(and washers) without nuts for my mod, it is OK so far
Posted: 27 Nov 2012, 12:31
by mintberryminuscrunch
1.8-2.0mm
don't use the cheap stainless steel ones
Posted: 27 Nov 2012, 12:44
by fossala
Thanks guys, how about brass?
Posted: 27 Nov 2012, 16:56
by fohat
I don't know whether you are in the US, and/or whether McMaster-Carr would ship to you, but here is what works well for an IBM Model M bolt-mod.
The 4th (last) item on the list is self-tapping screws for the front row, where the plastic ridge stands up. Clipping out notches from that ridge and installing bolts is better, but the self-tappers are easier. Also, they are expensive - 10 of them cost what 100 of the others cost!
