Hi everyone. Looks like I’m getting a set from the factory fresh 1/8” laser cut parts too. I reviewed the parts list and the model and found out that the BHCSM506S (M5x6mm) screws will be too short with the thicker plate. The original PL calls for 11 of them but the hadron really needs 14 (the author did not assemble all of them to their right location) – see my illustration below for the missing ones. I was always a big fan of communizing, so I’ll communize the M5x6mm with the M5x8 mm.
The next screw is the BHCSM508S which is M5x8mm. The parts list calls for 20 pieces but I think the assembly need 24 pieces – again see my screenshots below. I’ll order a total of 14+24=38 pieces (probably 5 more for spares).
The next one is BHCSM512S – M5x12mm. PL calls for 14 of them, but I found 8 only. If you look the 3D model closely you can see that BHCSM510S is also used on 6 places. I think the designer merged these two together hence the 14 pieces.
The last screw is the BHCSM530S (M5x30). PL calls for 12 pieces. I counted 16 of them.
PL calls for 16 M5 nuts - HNM5NL. The model has 16 of them too.
I’ll not order the SHSSM416S. I’ll use M5 screws instead, this way I don’t have to order M4 T-slot nuts.
I’ll order the bolts from
http://www.boltdepot.com Some of the lengths are not available in standard finish/grade for those I’ll order stainless.
Here are some prices from their website:
M3x4 mm – $0.12
M5x8 mm - $0.11
These are stainless. Right. Cause when I watch the machine running my saliva runs and it’s too corrosive
The webpage sells spacers too. I’m not really keen using plastic spacers as the plastic has a tendency to creep. The assortment they’ve got does not cover the Hadron needs though.
I’ve ordered 6 different bolts various sizes and at least 5 more than the PL calls for. The total cost was 16.85 plus $10 for shipping.