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2B nut on 3B gage

2B nut on 3B gage

2B nut on 3B gage

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I am trying to inspect a 3/4-10 UNC-2B capnut for use with a 3/4-10 UNC-3A plain stud.  The 2B cap nuts will thread on to the 3A studs that I have, but will not even begin to thread on to the 3B gage that I am using to check them.  I figure that there must be a reason but I can't explain it.  Any ideas?

RE: 2B nut on 3B gage

I would almost bet the stud and nut are 3/4-16UNF not 3/4-10UNC. Take a rule and measure the pitch or get a thread pitch gage. Studs are typically fine threaded.

If I am wrong which happens frequently, verify the plug gage has the correct ends install into the handle. Check the thread per inch especially. If all else fails, gage the stud as a final check.

RE: 2B nut on 3B gage

A 3B thread is a close fit thread.  3B's have a tighter tolerance on pitch diameter.

The pitch diameter of the 3/4-10 UNC 2B thread is as follows: .685/.6927
The pitch diameter of the 3B is .685/.6907.
Therefore, your cap nut may have a pitch diameter at or above .6907, but below .6927.

RE: 2B nut on 3B gage

Sorry, I was thinking backwords...woops.
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