socket headed self-tappers

[andyball]

Would like to find some self-tapping, socket-headed stainless screws (csk ,even better) to make it easier refitting 3 windows. (access for a philips/pozi is very hard due to angled screen with wooden shelf below).

Can't find any myself in the UK......anyone know of a supplier?

Thanks

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[AIDY]

Not looked myself. But you will find most things in <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.screwfix.com>screwfix </A>

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[andyball]

thanks...tried them...socket/csk-but machine screws only

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[Chris_Rose]

There is a company advertised in the back of PBO who specialize in fastners, cant remember the name tho, mail order good prices, i think the ad is red ish???

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[tome]

Andy

Have you tried CP Fastenings in Marmion Road Southsea? 023 92 818334.

Tom

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[longjohnsilver]

Maybe give these people a go? <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.namrick.co.uk/>http://www.namrick.co.uk/</A>

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[Evadne]

Found some...

...<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.a2a4.co.uk/acatalog/SECURITY_SECTION.html> here </A>. Both socket, about halfway down, and more esoteric security screws and self-tappers.

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[andyball]

Re: Found some...

Thanks Dave & everyone else....the a2a4 ones are security type, with a pin in the middle....not sure I can find an allen key to drive them, but will look; only 1/4" bits so far.

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[tome]

Re: Found some...

Andy

I've got security Allen keys if you get stuck elsewhere.

Tom

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[philip_stevens]

Re: Found some...

Screwfix sell the security bits

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Philip

 

[andyball]

Re: Found some...

Thanks Tom, I've only found the 1/4 hex bits so far...so that'll be very useful.


& thanks Philip; I need an L-shaped allen key rather than a "bit" to get a decent force to the screws....as fitted I have to use a 1/4 hex philips bit + a 1/4" spanner......rather awkward when straddling the steps forward to reach the centre screen.

Previous (Dutch) boatyard obviously gave up when faced with this & glued the outer frame in place, totally omitting the screws along the bottom of each window frame after removal for re-painting.


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[cliff]

Re: Found some...

Andyball writes "Thanks Tom, I've only found the 1/4 hex bits so far...so that'll be very useful.
& thanks Philip; I need an L-shaped allen key rather than a "bit" to get a decent force to the screws....as fitted I have to use a 1/4 hex philips bit + a 1/4" spanner......rather awkward when straddling the steps forward to reach the centre screen."

Try a small ¼" drive ratchet with a ¼" hex socket and put the bit in the socket

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp;jsessionid=IKMGRUUGC2OH1CJO2C4CJ0Q?_dyncharset=UTF-8&q=security+bits&n=&pn=1&pd=1&pi=1&cn=1&cd=1&x=10&y=13> >>>Click Here<<< </A>

and

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&pn=1&pd=1&pi=1&cn=1&cd=1&q=ratchet+spanners&n=&x=10&y=7> >>>Click Here too>>> </A>
or these but in imperial - check out your local heardware store NOT B&Q or the like.

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[cliff]

Stainless steel hex head self drilling/tapping screws here>>>>>>

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