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Started by Monsterlover, October 24, 2008, 10:23:31 AM

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Monsterlover

October 24, 2008, 10:23:31 AM
One of my good customers asked me to source some stainless cap screws for them, and I can't find anyone that has these in fine thread.

Looking for:

18-8 Stainless steel low head socket head cap screws, 9/16 thread length under the head, 3/8-24 thread.

I can find these in 3/8-16 but not in 24 pitch.

I have calls in to a local fastener house, as well as to Unbrako direclty.  Have not heard back from either just yet.

Does anyone have any ideas?  I already tried MSC, McMaster-Carr and Aircraft Spruce (as well as a bunch of Google searches)  I need 80 of these suckers in my hands by the end of next week.

Any help is appreciated!  [thumbsup]
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Howie

#1
October 24, 2008, 10:55:06 AM
These folks have the thread you want, but not in 9/16 length.  5/8 with a washer?

http://www.boltdepot.com/

Oldfisti

#2
October 24, 2008, 11:06:20 AM
Here's a place near me:  http://douglasind.com/   Also try Fastenal http://www.fastenal.com/
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Speedbag

#3
October 24, 2008, 11:44:16 AM
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teddy037.2

#4
October 24, 2008, 02:06:58 PM
you could have them fabbed as a last resort.

???

Popeye the Sailor

#5
October 25, 2008, 11:08:18 AM
Try holo krome. They make great fasteners.

http://www.holo-krome.com/catalog.html
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Monsterlover

#6
October 26, 2008, 06:45:48 AM
Thanks for the help everyone.  Ill give those links a shot and see what happens. . .
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

cyrus buelton

#7
October 26, 2008, 07:04:39 AM
www.daytonabolt.com


Send a PM to motogpfan, he might know more about this, but I have heard they have about anything you could possibly need.
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Monsterlover

#8
October 27, 2008, 11:32:10 AM
I just tried these links, and made a couple phone calls.

Not looking good.

Fastenal doesn't have, holo-krome seems to not make any stainless stuff, mcmaster doesn't have the thread pitch, etc.

I have a call into daytona bolt and they're checking with their vendor.

:-\
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Speedbag

#9
October 27, 2008, 11:41:37 AM Last Edit: October 27, 2008, 11:51:15 AM by Speedbag
Socket head cap screws are generally available in 1/8" increments, which is probably why you're not having any luck.  ;)

McMaster's number for a 5/8" unit:  92196A356

A lathe will buzz that extra sixteenth off in no time, if it truly needs to be that precise.

Edit: Ah, low head. That could be a stretch. You could turn the head height down a tad, assuming it would be enough.....
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Monsterlover

#10
October 27, 2008, 02:49:02 PM
Well, this customer takes screws like this, and then turns the end down to some diameter and then resells them to their customer.

It's sounding like they may have to modify more than just the thread side. . .

Got a call back from one supplier. . . no quote :(

So it seems these particular screws are unobtanium
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Oldfisti

#11
October 27, 2008, 03:00:57 PM
My friend purchases a lot of hardware for his company. I'll see if there is another supplier we're missing here.
Quote from: Sinister on November 06, 2008, 12:47:21 PM
It's like I keep saying:  Those who would sacrifice a free range session for a giant beer, deserve neither free range time nor a giant beer.
Quote from: KnightofNi on November 10, 2009, 04:45:16 AM
i have had guys reach back and grab my crotch in an attempt to get around me. i'll either blow in their ear or ask them politely to let go of my wang.

Monsterlover

#12
October 27, 2008, 03:20:34 PM
Cool, I'm all ears (or in this case, eyes)

;D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Popeye the Sailor

#13
October 27, 2008, 03:51:02 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on October 27, 2008, 03:20:34 PM
Cool, I'm all ears (or in this case, eyes)

;D

Considered getting quotes on manufacture?
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Monsterlover

#14
October 27, 2008, 04:10:17 PM
No because they need 80 pcs by the end of this week.

Custom stuff is weeks not days, and the qty price is never good at only 80. . . they probably wouldn't make less than thousands id guess ;D

Or do you mean manufacture by someone other than Unbrako or Holo Crome or some other big maker?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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