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7th March 2006, 04:49 PM #1
Slotted head Brass countersunk wood screws - Where can I get these please
Hi All,
I am chasing some slotted head brass countersunk wood screws. I think that I've tried most suppliers in Western Australia - but it seems that they are an endangered species. (Only Phillips or square head screws appear to be carried in some (most) sizes in Brass.)
Does anyone know where I can get good quality slotted head brass countersunk wood screws, preferably in Australia.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
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7th March 2006, 04:55 PM #2
I have a mate over here in Melbourne that specialises in slotted screws (He restores Vintage cars, phillips head look wrong). Will see if I can find his number
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7th March 2006, 05:03 PM #3
Lee Valley, they are in far Eastern Australia.
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7th March 2006, 06:33 PM #4
I have a Milo tin full of 2" 10g.
PM me if you want me to mail some to you. I haven't used any in decades now.
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8th March 2006, 02:14 AM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Paul's Mid City HArdware, in Sydney can sometimes get them - depends on what the importers have. A #4 ga. 10mm brss screw with a phillips head?????:eek: And they wonder why they strip out.
Otherwise I'd recommend Lee Valley too - quite reasonable prices & easy to deal with. Customs aren't a problem if you're importing less than $1,000 worth - just don't get them to ship UPS, who will try to charge you an extra $60 or so just for turning up, as well as the $100 or so initial fee they get thru' Lee Valley.
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8th March 2006, 12:30 PM #6
Slotted Head Brass Wood Screws
Chris,
Veneer Inlay Australia/Box Makers Brassware are mail order from NSW and carry a range of small solid & plated brass screws. You can also catch Michael at the Working with Wood Shows.
Kev M
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8th March 2006, 04:34 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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Goods & Chattels in Brisbane stock them and do mail order. You can download their catalogues and price lists.
www.goodsandchattels.com/
I've been able to get any I need at DIY Shop in Maroochydore and I'd be very surprised if there is not at least one similar store in Perth.
Kind regards
Brian
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10th March 2006, 12:08 PM #8
Still out of Brass Slotted Head counter-sunk screws ...
Hi All,
Thanks for your input and helpful suggestions.
I did find two small packets of screws at Timbecon here in Perth, but they were the last on the shelf and I was told that their current supplier was not providing replacement stock. Extensive reviews of yellow pages and the local grapevine have not been successful.
Have found a number of suppliers in the US on the Web, but would still prefer to do business in Australia if possible.
I'd be extremely grateful if anyone knows of a good source in Australia for Brass slotted head counter-sunk wood screws - in the size range from 6g x 25mm to 10g x 50mm.
Best regards and thanks,
Chris Ball
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10th October 2006, 10:16 PM #9Jack of all trades
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Hi Chris
If you are still looking for a good range of solid brass slotted and phillips woodscrews contact Andrew at DIY Shop Maroochydore Qld. Ph 07 5443 2790
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16th October 2011, 04:44 PM #10
Afternoon Gents
Hi there,
I am new to the forum, it certainly looks good, and a bit woody too!
Anyway, I too am after countersunk slot head solid brass screws, but my problem, is, I am unsure what size they are...(yes, I am one of those 'woodchuck' dummies with littel experience!).
I know the old hinges will not take a 4G 12mm stand too proud in the countersink for the hinge to close flat.
The original screws I have, but they are steel, and are 10mm in length and are threaded the whole length, and they are thin.
On VeneerInlay, they have a 3/8ths 3G solid brass screw, that is close to 10mm, just half a mill under, but, is 3G the right gauge???
Since I spent two days polishing up the unusual hinges (they have an arm that curves out and slots down into a carved out area in the lower frame of the box, to hold the lid up), I want to finish the box with original looking brass.
The box, which I will post a photo of when finished, if that is allowed here, has been painted and drawn on by my mother, who turns 90 on January 18th 2012.
So, there I am, and I tried corresponding with Michael but kept getting confused by the responses. Basically, I don't want to waste $20- on a bog of screws that do not fit.
HELP!!!!
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Take a look at the Lee Valley site in the hardware section - they will likely have identical hinges to the ones you have. Check the price section - there will be a number in a circle agaist each size of hinge - that is the screw size - 4, 5, 6 or whatever.
Strangely, they also sell the screws in 10's or 100's too.
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21st October 2011, 11:26 PM #13
OOPS!
I should have stated, but, upon cheking out Lee Valley, they are based in Canada, and I'm in Oz, New South Wales to be exact, and I need these screws quick...
But thank you for replying to my request.
If you know of any suppliers in Australia, in New South Wales, that would be great.
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Slot headed wood screws.
Newby here.
Had the same problem. Needed 4g x 5/8th.
Found them from following supplier : Bronze and Brass Fasteners .com.au
They are good squirrels.
Ordered Monday, should have them Wednesday. Very good service I would say.
Good luck.
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