Kevin,

The problem is that #14-24 hardware is hard to come by at all. Those of us in the signal collecting/restoring group have spent a significant amount of time trying to locate #14-24 threaded rods or bolts.

Currently I'm using M6x1.0 bolts as a stand in until I can find the proper hardware. Fortunately the thread depth in the body is short enough that I am able to run the bolt in before the difference in the thread pitch becomes a problem.

If you are familiar with where to find #14-24 hardware, we would love to tap into that resource.

Regards
Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh - What are you trying to replace? Studs in relays, just terminal blocks or what? Have you talked to WCH, L&W or other manufacturers for their sources? 14-24 is still the standard out there....

Mike Walsh, up thread I supplied a link to "Twinco" who apparently still manufacture AAR standard terminal blocks. Somebody is still using #14-24 threaded hardware.

Someone else supplied a source for nuts and washers.

With a #14-24 die (Victornet) and the right size rod (you may have to turn a larger rod down to size in a lathe) you could make #14-24 threaded studs. It would take a little effort, but easily doable. Brass would be easy, stainless steel just takes more time.

Maybe I should start a side business making #14-24 studs, how many would you order.

I would estimate that $50 in tools and materials and 4 hours would be enough to make a
dozen studs.

Have you talked to Western Cullen Hayes;

http://www.wch.com/pdf/catalog/tbaccessories.pdf

http://www.wch.com/pdf/catalog/Page%2012-1.pdf

Looks like they make what you need (#14-24 hardware), it may be more expensive than you would like.

Cheers, Kevin

I have pretty much finished the wiring except for the bottom most light. What needs to happen next is a base needs to be made to hold the signal. That will probably have to wait until the summer. We have a guy who can weld and I'm thinking it would be done is that a flat metal plate with holes drilled in for the bolts welded to a round pipe which is welded to a bigger metal plate to be used as a base. A small hole will be cut in the pipe to allow a plug to be inserted which a controller will be plugged into

Go to a farm supply and buy a plow disc blade. They come in different sizes. Buy a pipe coupling and weld a brace in the middle. Thread a hole in that brace, bolt in down to the disc blade, and screw your pipe mast in.
I have an H-2 searchlight and a N color light mounted this way.

Kevin K.