Snare drum strainer butt plate mounting screws screw size
M5 · length not stated in the sources
Our records put Snare drum strainer butt plate mounting screws on M5 screws. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
Where it is used: deluxe Snare Strainer Die Cast Butt Plate spec sheet: 'Hole Spacing (Centre-to-Centre): 25mm - Mounting Hole Diameter: 5mm - Mounting Screws Type: M5'.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from sparedrum.com.
M5 means a 5 mm nominal diameter with a 0.8 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.
Snare drum strainer butt plate mounting screws 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | not stated | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | Deluxe Snare Strainer Die Cast Butt Plate spec sheet: 'Hole Spacing (Centre-to-Centre): 25mm - Mounting Hole Diameter: 5mm - Mounting Screws Type: M5' | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Deluxe Snare Strainer Die Cast Butt Plate spec sheet: 'Hole Spacing (Centre-to-Centre): 25mm - Mounting Hole Diameter: 5mm - Mounting Screws Type: M5'
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
How to check the screw before you buy
- If several screws hold the same part, check that they are all the same length before assuming they are.
- Diameter: across the threads an M5 screw measures about 5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.8 mm from one thread crest to the next (12.5 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 M5 heads take PH2 for Phillips and T25 for Torx, and a 4 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 M5 is about 4.0-6.0 N·m into metal threads and 1.5-2.5 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M5
- Drum tension rod thread (M5) is distinct from the rod's overall diameter/length naming used by drum brands, causing confusion when ordering replacements by 'size' alone.
- Sensor barrel sizes like M8, M12, M18 and M30 name the sensor body or connector diameter, not a mounting screw — check whether the M number is a body thread before buying screws.
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Questions about Snare drum strainer butt plate mounting screws screws
- What size screw does Snare drum strainer butt plate mounting screws use?
- M5 for deluxe Snare Strainer Die Cast Butt Plate spec sheet: 'Hole Spacing (Centre-to-Centre): 25mm - Mounting Hole Diameter: 5mm - Mounting Screws Type: M5'.
- How long are the screws in Snare drum strainer butt plate mounting screws?
- 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 M5 screw?
- 0.8 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M5 machine screws; a 0.5 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 4.2 mm and the normal clearance hole is 5.5 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Snare drum strainer butt plate mounting screws?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M5, Phillips heads normally take PH2 and Torx heads T25; socket heads take a 4 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing. Use a true M5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.