Mirror screws without the caps - where from?

[MoodySabre]

Google has let me down (or I was looking for the wrong thing).

I am fitting new headlining boards and need new screws. These need a hole in the head like a mirror screw
comme ca http://www.doorfurnituredirect.co.uk/scpro/bernards/productdetailsmore~productid~3818.htm
The old ones are too short for the slightly thicker board and are in poor condition. The caps have a stalk not a phillips type shape.

Brass or stainless. I need 50 so buying them with caps is way too expensive. The hole doesn't need to be threaded.

Any ideas please?

 

[nimbusgb]

Lathe and drill in the tailstock? 2 or 3 minutes per.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Surely these aren't too expensive?

http://www.leofixings.com/fixings-p...ries_Plastic+Dome+Screw+Cover+Caps-4-217.html

 

[David2452]

Surely these aren't too expensive?

http://www.leofixings.com/fixings-p...ries_Plastic+Dome+Screw+Cover+Caps-4-217.html

Thing is, the OP wants screws not caps, mind you 3/4 x 8 brass screws with caps are only £18 for 50, screw in caps though.

 

[MoodySabre]

Thing is, the OP wants screws not caps, mind you 3/4 x 8 brass screws with caps are only £18 for 50, screw in caps though.

Where are those? I couldn't find them on my link or the Leo link. £18 for 50 I could live with. If there's a threaded hole the caps should still fit perhaps assisted with a dob of gollop.

 

[David2452]

Where are those? I couldn't find them on my link or the Leo link. £18 for 50 I could live with. If there's a threaded hole the caps should still fit perhaps assisted with a dob of gollop.

Actually I mistyped, they are £18 per 100 so even better, here's the link. http://www.thesitebox.com/screws/wood-screws/brass-mirror-screws.aspx

 

[ianat182]

I used ordinary screws at home and with plastic csk bases with a click on lid,so the head is covered. I have a few steel ones of the type you want but must check for quantity, I've a few of the brass screw in caps too.
You can buy these plastic caps from B&Q for a pound or two for a hundred and use ordinary 1/2" brass or steel screw ,and if for a headlining they would be a good match to the white vinyl.

Just checked, the screws are 1/2" steel of which I have 16 off,and 53 of the brass caps. If these are any use to you PM me your address and I'll pop them in the post.


ianat182

 

[Momac]

This supplier sells the brass mirror screws without caps but you have to log in to get a price.
http://www.bryson.co.uk/product/show/09912

I wonder if its worth trying a local builders merchant.

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[MoodySabre]

Thanks all - you are better goglers than me obviously

Thanks for the links - and for offer Ianat. I have the caps in the right colour and need 50 screws - looks like I may have some for ebay!