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Re: [xml-dev] [OT; LONG] ISO screw specs




Ralph Hilken wrote:

> Pitches have characteristics.  Fine pitch has lots of control, less
> strength.
> Coarse pitch has less control, but more strength, gets screwed quicker too
> [couldn't resist :)].

Really? I'd have thought that fine pitch had better control and strength, due
to the increased suface areas in contact, but now we're really getting OT and
IANAE anyway. Since we're already so far gone, you might like to look at
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/2001/10/04/FFX0PGT0CSC.html - think
twice before you next pick up the phone...:-)


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Marcus Carr                      email:  mrc@allette.com.au
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Allette Systems (Australia)      www:    http://www.allette.com.au
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