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    Default 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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    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
    I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

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    Lee Valley, they are in far Eastern Australia.
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    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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    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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    Lightbulb 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.

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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
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    Default 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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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Fossil View Post
    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.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by bsrlee View Post
    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.
    Thanks matey,

    I'll go check it out right now!

    cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by bsrlee View Post
    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.
    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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    Default 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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