pirky Posted September 27, 2011 Report Posted September 27, 2011 Hi all ...... Just trying to find a supply of these little blighters.... A4 Stainless steel M6 x4mm grub screws [or set screws] ......I have tried locally at a couple of "fastener" places .....one on Nuffield and one at Wallisdown as well as at a couple of chandlers..... Have managed to get A2 M6 x 6mm ... but not 4mm I have also found some A2 M6 x 5mm online but postage was silly money !! They are the fix for my deck hand rail on Alice [ some have gone missing] so don't really want longer than necessary ....and cutting them down is not what i really want to do either if it can be avoided. Any one know of a possible local supply ??? Any ideas of an alternative fix?? ...problem is the thread length .....only 4 mm Dave Quote
great white Posted September 27, 2011 Report Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Dave only the usual places I am afraid TR fasteners on the nuffield and Allfix at Wallisdown Others to try online would be baseline or ASAP supplies. http://www.baselinemarine.com/shopdisplayp...+Machine+Screws http://www.asap-supplies.com/ You would be better advised to use A4 [316] stainless as A2 will rust in salt water before long, you may have to buy longer ones and cut them down Charlie Edited September 27, 2011 by great white Quote
Coddy Posted September 27, 2011 Report Posted September 27, 2011 Dave Try giving Ashley Power in Ashley Road, they don't just do bearings but a whole host of things. I was talking to the MD the other day and he said they can get hold of most things or get them made if needed. Dave Quote
Paul D Posted September 27, 2011 Report Posted September 27, 2011 How about this one ? Sea Screw Quote
Rob Posted September 27, 2011 Report Posted September 27, 2011 kayospruce at J9 M27 any good? Rob Quote
diverdave Posted September 27, 2011 Report Posted September 27, 2011 Are they Hex Socket, Cross Head or Straight ? Just one option, loads more on the same site. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M5-M6-A4-Stainle...=item870d64ea21 Quote
pirky Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks all........ the shortest I seem to be able to get anywhere is 6mm so it may have to be a cut or grind job ..... Dave Quote
niggle Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 Dave all this fuss over a SCREW.......has it really been that long or short Quote
pirky Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Posted September 28, 2011 Truthfully.......Too long Niggle.......Just have to grind one and see..... !! Dave Quote
Maverick Martin Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 Dave Are are you all screwed up Sorry no other suggestion but couldn't resist a pop Martin Quote
fisherman1055 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 try the chandlers at cobbs Quay they seem to stock most sizes of SS screws tony Quote
pirky Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Posted September 29, 2011 Been an' don'it Tony........6mm long so grind it is !! Dave Quote
Jim Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 If you grind 2mm off the front, you'll probably end up with hollow screws. You may need to take 1mm off each end. Then you'll be left with shallow hex holes ( easy to round ) Can you indent the rail ? Make sure you use loctite, or you'll need some more screws. Jim Quote
pirky Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Posted September 30, 2011 Jim ..... I knew it was not going to be simple...... still looking for 4mm .....Thought about indent and loctite [superglue] Thanks Jim .....see you Thurs Dave Quote
Mike Fox Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 Could a 2mm washer be another way of achieving the same result using a 6mm screw? Mike Quote
Brian Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) Could a 2mm washer be another way of achieving the same result using a 6mm screw? Mike Washers on grub screws, that's a tricky one Mike. Dave If it's any help, I've got a lathe so could shorten them for you. Edited September 30, 2011 by Brian Quote
pirky Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Posted September 30, 2011 Brian .......If it is the only way......you got "another" job from me !! You are a star mate.. Dave Quote
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