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Philip Fass · December 17th, 2012, 06:57 AM

I need an adapter like this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546531-REG/Manfrotto_186_186_Female_Threaded_3_8.html
But it needs to be 5/8 female threaded to 5/8 stud. Can't find one.

Chris Medico · December 17th, 2012, 10:35 AM

The standard for that is going to be 3/8" on the threaded side. If you went with a 5/8" thread, the body would have to be larger to make it work. I did a quick search of the popular pro grip sites and I found 3/8" but nothing larger.

Is there a reason you need a 5/8" thread?

A machine shop with a lathe can certainly make these for you. It may be cheaper and easier to adapt the incoming connector to 3/8" though.

Philip Fass · December 17th, 2012, 10:54 AM

I have a mic stand with a shallow 5/8 male top thread, and I wanted to use it as a light stand. I have a 3/8 female to stud adapter. Finally decided to use 2 adapters, the one I have with a 5/8 female/3/8 male adapter.

Chris Medico · December 17th, 2012, 01:05 PM

Ah.. So that complicates things a bit more since the 5/8" mic thread has a very shallow pitch (27 tpi) versus the normal 5/8" with 18 tpi.

You are going in the best direction in using a thread adapter.

Is this the one you picked out??

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/400107-REG/On_Stage_MA_100_MA100_Screw_Adapter.html

Philip Fass · December 17th, 2012, 02:21 PM

Very similar, but bought on eBay. I may add a rubber washer between the two adapters.

December 17th, 2012, 06:57 AM	#1
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	is this item sold? I need an adapter like this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546531-REG/Manfrotto_186_186_Female_Threaded_3_8.html But it needs to be 5/8 female threaded to 5/8 stud. Can't find one.

December 17th, 2012, 10:35 AM	#2
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: is this item sold? The standard for that is going to be 3/8" on the threaded side. If you went with a 5/8" thread, the body would have to be larger to make it work. I did a quick search of the popular pro grip sites and I found 3/8" but nothing larger. Is there a reason you need a 5/8" thread? A machine shop with a lathe can certainly make these for you. It may be cheaper and easier to adapt the incoming connector to 3/8" though. __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

December 17th, 2012, 10:54 AM	#3
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	Re: is this item sold? I have a mic stand with a shallow 5/8 male top thread, and I wanted to use it as a light stand. I have a 3/8 female to stud adapter. Finally decided to use 2 adapters, the one I have with a 5/8 female/3/8 male adapter.

December 17th, 2012, 01:05 PM	#4
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: is this item sold? Ah.. So that complicates things a bit more since the 5/8" mic thread has a very shallow pitch (27 tpi) versus the normal 5/8" with 18 tpi. You are going in the best direction in using a thread adapter. Is this the one you picked out?? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/400107-REG/On_Stage_MA_100_MA100_Screw_Adapter.html __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

December 17th, 2012, 02:21 PM	#5
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	Re: is this item sold? Very similar, but bought on eBay. I may add a rubber washer between the two adapters.