Members nobrainer440 Posted February 15, 2007 Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 I posted this over in the DIY forum, and didn't get any replies. Hopefully someone here can help me out. Anyone know where I can buy 5/8-27 (the thread that mic stands use) threaded rod, nuts, etc, so I can make my own crazy mic stands, adapters or accessories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted February 15, 2007 Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 Other than a machine shop (which would be $$$), I can't think of anywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Qengho Posted February 15, 2007 Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 McMaster-Carr might have it. They carry just about everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Not Serial Posted February 15, 2007 Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 i bought a tap/die set 5/8 27. when i looked, there was only 2 places in the united states to buy from, and one was out of stock. this was 18 months ago. i wish i could remember where i bought them from, it had a J in the name i think. they were not inexpensive. they will not work with normal hardware store die/tap stocks. i dont know the OP's experience with tap/dies but these are not the thread to start with. they "get away from you" easily. i have had a lot of success with them making doodads and rethreading stripped aluminum tall poles. i cant remember the exact size of stock you will need to make doodads from scratch but its weird - like 19/32 or something. i just checked my credit card and the list doesnt go back far enough to see where i bought this from. sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nobrainer440 Posted February 15, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 Why the heck did someone decide mic stands should use 5/8-27 in the first place, since apparently nothing else in the world uses it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Not Serial Posted February 15, 2007 Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 i believe thats one reason right there. the other is that the extreme fine threads have a rediculous amount of strength. more surface area = really strong. when i was looking into this stuff i found there are at least two other thread sizes you can buy at the local hardware store that are 5/8. they tend to be sloppy and loose fitting compared to 5/8 27. and if you look at plumbing pipe threads, some of those are extremely fine and extremely strong. oh, and there arent any compatible pipe threads with 5/8 27 although there are at least one that is close. pipe thread = bizarro world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skibob Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 get one of these. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/QuikLok-Mic-Stand-Euro-Thread-Adapter?sku=450002 the inside screws on to a 3/8" course thread and the outside is mic stand thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paully Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Tapco USA Inc.5605 Pike Road Loves ParkRockford, Illinois 61111815-877-4039 http://tapcousa.com Just picked up some taps/dies this year. Get the part numbers from the site, then ask for Jackie by phone. Nice lady, very helpful. She gave me a significantly lower price because they were in stock. Otherwise special order is price prohibative. If you follow this post link (at another site), the Tapco info and part numbers are mentioned: http://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1686115/page/12#Post1686115 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paully Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 i cant remember the exact size of stock you will need to make doodads from scratch but its weird - like 19/32 or something... Believe it or not, the top tube of a standard mic stand can be replaced with 1/2" copper tubing. I made up some quick-disconnect adapters just recently. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brandondrury1 Posted February 18, 2007 Members Share Posted February 18, 2007 Are you saving money by building your own mic stands? Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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