Re: wire for threading 0-80

[Paul Anderson]

Kevin Strong wrote:
Does anyone know what size brass rod/wire one would use for threading to 
0-80? My initial thought of 1/16, being right smack dab in between the 
clearance and tap drill sizes turned out to be wrong--too big. 3/64" is 
too small--the nuts slide right over.

That would probably be a #0 wire.