Cymbal stand / hi-hat wing nut screw size
M6 · length not stated in the sources
The screws used on Cymbal stand / hi-hat wing nut are M6. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
Where it is used: thomann lists the Gibraltar SC-13P3 wing nut with 'Thread M6' explicitly in its spec sheet.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from thomannmusic.com.
For reference, M6 is 6 mm across the threads at 1 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6.
Cymbal stand / hi-hat wing nut screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | not stated | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | Thomann lists the Gibraltar SC-13P3 wing nut with 'Thread M6' explicitly in its spec sheet | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Thomann lists the Gibraltar SC-13P3 wing nut with 'Thread M6' explicitly in its spec sheet
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
How to check the screw before you buy
- Instrument and audio hardware often threads into wood or thin metal; a screw that is too long can poke through a finished surface.
- Diameter: across the threads an M6 screw measures about 6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 1 mm from one thread crest to the next (10 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M6 heads take PH3 for Phillips and T30 for Torx, and a 5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M6 is about 7-10 N·m into metal threads and 2.5-4.0 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M6
- Cymbal stand top threads (M6) are a separate standard from tension rod/lug threads (M5) on the same drum kit, so hardware is not interchangeable between the two locations.
- Mic stand threads (5/8-27) and tripod threads (1/4-20, 3/8-16) are imperial, not metric — only accessory clips like Gravity's M6 adapter are genuinely M6.
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- MILOS PMM6SET PM Pin for M222 series truss also M6
- Cymbal stand top wing nut also M6
- Martin MAC 500 moving head fixture also M6
- MTD / Cub Cadet / Troy-Bilt two-stage snow blower also M6
- Cymbal stand wing nut also M6
- FlexLink XCAF 44 Fastener Yoke (strut/truss mounting yoke) also M6
- Duratruss Mini 360 F14 10kg truss clamp also M6
- Truss Genius EVT25C-BLCSS clamp for 25mm tubes/trussing also M6
Questions about Cymbal stand / hi-hat wing nut screws
- What size screw does Cymbal stand / hi-hat wing nut use?
- M6 for thomann lists the Gibraltar SC-13P3 wing nut with 'Thread M6' explicitly in its spec sheet.
- How long are the screws in Cymbal stand / hi-hat wing nut?
- None of the sources states a length. Remove one screw and measure it from under the head to the tip (overall for a countersunk head).
- What is the thread pitch of an M6 screw?
- 1 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M6 machine screws; a 0.75 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 6.6 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Cymbal stand / hi-hat wing nut?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M6, Phillips heads normally take PH3 and Torx heads T30; socket heads take a 5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6. Use a true M6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.