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That also depends on the capsule or mount.  Akg CK12 would be M1x3mm, Neumann K67 would be M1.7x6mm.
Many of the chinese or boutique builders have opted for their own sizes. Could you be more specific for what you are looking for and why?
 
Tim Campbell said:
That also depends on the capsule or mount.  Akg CK12 would be M1x3mm, Neumann K67 would be M1.7x6mm.
Many of the chinese or boutique builders have opted for their own sizes. Could you be more specific for what you are looking for and why?
I bought a chinese capsule and appears to be smaller screw  holes compare to  other Chinese capsules and also seems like I need a bigger saddle because the saddle holes are farther apart. Below us the link of what I bought, thanks...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373050254260


 
This looks like a "pseudo CK12" capsule. (=Edge terminated K67 capsule.)
The holes are indeed a bit further apart than a standard K47 or K67 capsule, but there are 'universal' capsule mounts, that will fit all capsule sizes.
 
These two saddles are designed for BM800 body fixings - but should have the appropriate holes spacings:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/EFE6MUJYM/34mm-ldc-mic-bracket?optionId=123657963

https://www.shapeways.com/product/AX4APE9SV/k87-saddle?optionId=65223254&li=marketplace

Should work OK with  either 5 or 6mm M1.6  screws... ( you can only insert around 3mm max of the screw into the capsule itself)
 
rogs said:
These two saddles are designed for BM800 body fixings - but should have the appropriate holes spacings:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/EFE6MUJYM/34mm-ldc-mic-bracket?optionId=123657963

https://www.shapeways.com/product/AX4APE9SV/k87-saddle?optionId=65223254&li=marketplace

Should work OK with  either 5 or 6mm M1.6  screws... ( you can only insert around 3mm max of the screw into the capsule itself)
Ok, thanks.
 
Thanks for the screw suggestions! I think the M1.6 6mm should be fine for the saddle I’ve got.
These are some unusual screws, and I don’t have them in my home collection. My main hobby is carpentry, and that’s why I usually order screws, fasteners, and wall plugs from scrooz.com.au. However, I do not need such screws on a regular basis, and therefore why I don’t have them.
Where do you usually buy these screws from? Can I find them on Amazon, or should I look for more specific websites? I want to find one of the best quality, so the sound is perfect.
 
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Hi, anyone know what size screws are used to mount the Tim Campbell CT12s? Mine never quite fit snugly, and to make matters worse, my c12 recently took a fall and the screws popped out and seemed to have stripped a bit because none are fitting in at all now. Anyone know proper diameter/length for these?
 
As I wrote earlier in this thread I use M1x3mm but if the holes have been stripped there is not much to do about it other than try to repair it with something like superglue or tap the holes out for an M1.2 screw. I see this capsule is from 2020. My capsule of the last 14 years or so has 3 sets of mounting holes. Try rotating the capsule to find a set of mounting holes that still have good thread. These threads are M1 in acrylic, they should never be over tightened or they will easily strip out. This info is contained in the little manual that accompanies the capsule.
 

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Thanks for the screw suggestions! I think the M1.6 6mm should be fine for the saddle I’ve got.
These are some unusual screws, and I don’t have them in my home collection. My main hobby is carpentry, and that’s why I usually order screws, fasteners, and wall plugs from scrooz.com.au. However, I do not need such screws on a regular basis, and therefore why I don’t have them.
Where do you usually buy these screws from? Can I find them on Amazon, or should I look for more specific websites? I want to find one of the best quality, so the sound is perfect.
If you are in the States I will share my quick go to for fasteners:

1.) Mcmaster.com - blazing fast shipping, excellent search engine on site - smaller metric sizes available here.

2.) MSCdirect.com - more tooling and hold-down oriented. Metric fasteners start at 1.6 and go up.

links to get you close fast:

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/screws/system-of-measurement~metric/thread-size~m1-6/length~6-mm/
https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn...+(mm):M1.6+x+0.35--Thread+Size+(mm):M1.6x0.35
 
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