I have used those gauges before but don't have any of my own. I do have some thread files but not in metric. 32 tpi seems to be right on.

 

I talked to them once, they were quite helpful.

 

Doesn't this look like 20 threads in 16mm?

 

Have you got a dirt bike shop, or bicycle repair shop, in the area? I might be worth a try checking to see if they have a "spoke threading tool" ( they roll the threads ).

 

I could get on an airplane and fly in to Anchorage and go to REI.

 

Oops ... I didn't notice your location. So it would be too far to hook up the dogs and make a run? :>)

 

And we don't have any snow.

 

Uncalled for...remember the "High" Road

For example...

http://www.buchananspokes.com/nipples/index.asp




.165 = #8
.175 = 4.5mm
.192 = #10

 

Well ... I can remedy that ... it's snowing here

 

So you really were trying to help. Thanks.
On that page, the closest would be the .281 body diameter nipple and it shows an option for a 9 gauge thread size.
So maybe it is #9x32.