Where are we regarding the screw hole cleaning?
I got the replacement parts so I can figure out how to clean them best on the B stock parts. I'll update when I've given it a try.
I mean this as positively as possible, but having had the 'dirty' parts since May-ish I believe this should not require much time. Can't check your discord, I was removed or it was disbanded.
Someone posted in discord the necessary tools to clean out the holes. I received mine 'dirty' and it only took 30min to re-tap all of the holes and clean out the gunk.
I can't help but feel you're just not motivated to get this problem resolved.
I'd be happy to provide you with part numbers for the die and tap set if you'd like.
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EDIT: I received a few PMs about screw hole cleaning and I would like to provide some info without spamming the thread. While I can not say how effective the soap approach is, I can say that using a tap and die set worked very well for me before I relinquished my board
I want to ensure anyone who tries this that you are 100% capable of this task. I have a solid foundation of mechanical skills, but If you can turn a screwdriver you can clean the manufacturing debris out of your 268.
The left diagram is less relevant, but explains the types of taps (tools for actually MAKING threads) and for the 268 closed end tap is what is needed as we do not want to make the holes any deeper than they are from the manufacturer.
Now, the threads are already cut, and the supplied part number for the tap has the exact thread pitch (spacing) and diameter as the 268. So all you will need to do is assemble your tap and wrench, and
CAREFULLY screw it into each of the holes.
If you look closely, you'll notice the tap is notched, as you slowly screw the tap in, it will collect the debris in the notches.
The first one or two holes took a while because I was unsure the screw hole depth, but once you get comfortable you know how far down the tap will to before bottoming out.
I never used an excess of force at any point. Imagine the amount of force it takes to turn a can of soda on a table top. Light and easy was all that was necessary.
It will sound somewhat cringe-y at first, lots of grinding but as long as you have slowly started the tap without cross threading it, you'll be fine. One slow first pass through each hole to get the majority of the debris, followed by a second for throughness was all it took for my board. YMMV.
It took me about 30m-45m to do all the holes, and I tapped some of the holes 3-4 because I was unsure of how clean they were.
Lastly, I think the flat tip screws are cheap and mechanically inefficient. In the first screen is the part number for hex screws. they were the proper length for the case, but slightly too long for the plate. I have 100 of them and probably wont use them.
I'm willing to send out a set of 10 screws for the 268 case to anyone who wants them, for $4 a package, until I run out. I can also send my tap/die set to someone who wants it, for a little less than my cost.If I missed anything for those of you who PM'd me or might have wanted to. Feel free to ask. I think I provided all part numbers and images in the above images though,
Regards.
EDIT 2: I would like to provide credit to Elth who showed me the tap and die IIRC, and I can't remember who in discord originally posted the screws. Perhaps it was Travis? Anyways, thanks to you gents for helping me get my 268 taken care of.
