X-Carve / Shapeoko-style OpenBuilds clone kits screw size
M5 · 10 to 16 mm long
The screws used on X-Carve / Shapeoko-style OpenBuilds clone kits are M5 in lengths from 10 to 16 mm.
The record covers makerSlide extrusion rail mounting bolts.
This entry is marked reported and comes from OpenBuilds C-Beam part list (shared hardware standard).
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.
X-Carve / Shapeoko-style OpenBuilds clone kits 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 | 10–16 mm | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | MakerSlide extrusion rail mounting bolts | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
MakerSlide extrusion rail mounting bolts
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
Source: OpenBuilds C-Beam part list (shared hardware standard)
How to check the screw before you buy
- Printer and CNC builds usually publish a bill of materials; when it lists a length, follow it, since extrusion T-nuts and motor faces have fixed thread depths.
- 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.
- The records span 10–16 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- 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
- 2020 extrusion end-tap holes vary between 4.2mm (M5) and 5mm (M6) core depending on manufacturer — always measure before tapping.
- Stacking frame + rack tab + fender stay needs 18-20mm bolts, not the 12-16mm that come with a cage.
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- CNC router spindle clamp also M5 × 16 mm
- Voron 2.4 frame corner brackets also M5 × 10–16 mm
- 2020 extrusion T-nuts (standard) also M5 × 10–16 mm
- Husqvarna Automower 305 / 308 robotic mower also M5 × 12 mm
- Voron 2.4 3D printer also M5 × 10 mm
- Prusa frame-to-extrusion joints also M5 × 12–16 mm
- Carbide3D Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC router also M5 × 10 mm
- NEMA 23 stepper motor face also M5 × 10–16 mm
Questions about X-Carve / Shapeoko-style OpenBuilds clone kits screws
- What size screw does X-Carve / Shapeoko-style OpenBuilds clone kits use?
- M5 × 10–16 mm for makerSlide extrusion rail mounting bolts.
- How long are the screws in X-Carve / Shapeoko-style OpenBuilds clone kits?
- The records range from 10 to 16 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- 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 X-Carve / Shapeoko-style OpenBuilds clone kits?
- 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.