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Post by turbokinetic on Nov 3, 2021 13:46:30 GMT
Has anyone found a good source for "acceptable" replacement Textolite screws for the breaker strips around the cabinet and door?
I'm not looking for exact replacements or used screws; but something which looks "acceptable" and can be bought in quantity to get a matching set of all-new ones. Basically looking for a Fastenal or Grainger part number someone has used before.
Sincerely,
David
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earlg
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Post by earlg on Nov 3, 2021 14:00:21 GMT
On that Globe top refrigerator I replaced all of the aluminum screws with part # 71612 10-32X1/2" truss head screws from Fastenal. They are stainless and were kind of expensive at 32 cents each, but they also have zinc plated screws that look fine as well and they were 10 cents each. The zinc plated part number is 27550 and I used those on a CK that I gave to my nephew. I had to re-tap all the holes but one of those battery operated drills on a slow speed made that fairly quick.
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Post by turbokinetic on Nov 3, 2021 15:35:09 GMT
On that Globe top refrigerator I replaced all of the aluminum screws with part # 71612 10-32X1/2" truss head screws from Fastenal. They are stainless and were kind of expensive at 32 cents each, but they also have zinc plated screws that look fine as well and they were 10 cents each. The zinc plated part number is 27550 and I used those on a CK that I gave to my nephew. I had to re-tap all the holes but one of those battery operated drills on a slow speed made that fairly quick. Thank you! I also just found this on Grainger. Item 2CY25. Seems similar but less than $20 for a box of 100. https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-10-32-Machine-Screw-2CY25 NOTE: You'll have to copy-paste the above link to Grainger because ProBoards corrupts the link otherwise. |
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Post by joneske on Nov 3, 2021 16:59:45 GMT
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Post by cablehack on Nov 3, 2021 20:49:57 GMT
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Post by turbokinetic on Nov 4, 2021 13:48:08 GMT
Thanks all of you for the help. I think the screws from Antique Appliances are similar to what I ordered from Grainger. Actually the ones I ordered appear to have a more similar head profile to the originals than the ones from AA do. The first picture is a screenshot of Grainger's website. You can see the screw head profile.  The second picture is a screenshot of Antique Appliances website. You can see the difference in head profile between the original and the replacements.  When the order from Grainger arrives; I will be able to compare original and new side by side. It's very difficult to tell; and Antique Appliances does not specify what the thread pitch of their replacement screws is. It is likely the original 10-30 as they say it will screw directly into the existing holes. This would mean it would install without any thread modification whatsoever. However, Cablehack ordered those and had difficulties with the thread profile. It could be due to the condition of the cabinet threaded holes as well; so I don't want to assume anything. The screws from Grainger are a different thread pitch and will require that a tap be run through each hole. This will alter the cabinet thread profile to allow thee new screws to go in place. There is no visible change to the cabinet from this re-tapping. In my opinion, it's better to have screws where the hidden part (the shank and threaded hole) is slightly different; versus screws where the hidden part is unchanged but the visible part of the head is quite recognizably different. The cost is a factor as well. Grainger price is $17.10USD for 100 screws; or 17 cents per screw. Antique Appliances is asking 35 cents a piece, or about double. When you plan to change all 135 screws, that adds up. Sincerely, David |
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Post by coldspaces on Nov 5, 2021 4:26:34 GMT
It is worth the extra mile to make it look original!
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Post by turbokinetic on Nov 5, 2021 13:24:50 GMT
It is worth the extra mile to make it look original! I really think so as well! |
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