On 06/06/2020 09:23, Michael wrote:
Yes, getting the thread wrong and damaging the female thread in the enclosure, while thinking this/almost/ fits, is not good for your nerves. There are thread gauges which you can match the pitch of a screw/bolt and help determine the thread specification, but they are typically used for larger screws/holes:
I've never had any trouble BUT ... there are two different incompatible threads. Drive screws don't fit the case, and case screws don't fit the drive, despite them looking pretty similar ...
Cheers, Wol
