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Can't find NF thread reducer nut due to pipe thread search results pollution, GAH!!!!

Trash80toG4
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Jun 19, 2023 - #1

Should be a simple search right?
Do Boolean search string modifiers such as -NPT -pipe etc. no longer work on DuckDuckGo or heaven forbid the evil nightmare Google?

Lamp part needed:
1/2-20 nf female to 3/8-24 nf male reducer (female lamp tube thread to male lamp tube thread reducer)

I'm ready to buy a 1/2-20 nf nut, a 3/8-24 nf nut, solder/weld them together and use a short 3/8 all thread lamp tube already.

Anybody feel my pain or better yet have a halfway decent supplier that's not overrun with *@&(#*^*% pipe thread adapters?

TIA

Volvo242GT
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Jun 20, 2023 - #2

This?

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3/4" Brass Cut Nozzle, 1/4F (1/2" diameter) x 1/8M (3/8" diameter) (20819U) - Antique Lamp Supply - Quality Lamp Parts Since 1952

We offer the largest selection of lamp parts on the web. Check out our selection of Brass Cut Nozzle, 1/4F X 1/8M.

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Trash80toG4
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Jun 22, 2023 - #3

Thanks much, ludicrous descriptions of thread specs, but ordered just to see. +-Ordered a pair for $11.55 just in case.

The thread spec page is not to be believed!

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Pipe And Nipple Thread Sizes

1/4-27 1/8 IPS 1/4 IPS 3/8 IPS 1/2 IPS 1/4" dia. 3/8" dia. 1/2" dia. 5/8" dia. 3/4" dia. - Common on harp tops & some finials - Most common size for table lamps and regular-size fixtures - Often used on floor lamps and cluster bases -Used on large chandeliers and other heavy duty applications...

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Volvo242GT
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Jun 23, 2023 - #4

>> Trash80toG4 said:

Thanks much, ludicrous descriptions of thread specs, but ordered just to see. +-Ordered a pair for $11.55 just in case. The thread spec page is not to be believed! Pipe And Nipple Thread Sizes 1/4-27 1/8 IPS 1/4 IPS 3/8 IPS 1/2 IPS 1/4" dia. 3/8" dia. 1/2" dia. 5/8" dia. 3/4" dia. - Common on harp tops & some finials - Most common size for table lamps and regular-size fixtures - Often used on floor lamps and cluster bases -Used on large chandeliers and other heavy duty applications... antiquelampsupply.com Click to expand...

No prob. Almost looks like they're trying to do the whitworth sizing of wrenches, but with thread diameters... lol

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Jun 28, 2023 - #5

>> Trash80toG4 said:

Did it fit ? :)

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Trash80toG4
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Jun 30, 2023 - #6

Thanks a bunch! Tried the fit yesterday and the threads match. Hopefully the head spacing on the half inch end will work out.

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