Thread: Chicago screws?

Hi Jen. Welcome to the forum.

I've never seen a chicago screw with a "stopper" as pictured. I presume it's only on one side.

All the ones I have used are just held together by friction against the internal/external threads of each half. Chicago screws go by several names but usually look like this:
Chicago Screws : Bound to Impress

Since the demise of paper records, my main use has been in semi-permanent binding of print samples. They are readily available at most arts and crafts stores as well as on-line. I prefer the smaller privately owned craft supply stores but I have seen them in place like Eckersleys.


And you have just given me an idea for my cousin's next birthday.

Originally Posted by Liyarra

Hi,
New to all this. I am a lacemaker and I would like to make some tatting shuttles. Looking for these screws. Been told they are Chicago screws but they have like a stopper to stop them completely turning around when securing. Can anyone please help me with a proper name for them and perhaps where to get them?20140207_120022.jpgThanks a lot.
Jen

The cut-out in the screw looks pretty crudely done and is I suspect a modification by the shuttle maker of a standard screw.

Cheers
Peter

Melbourne Artists Supplies 0395 533 663 at 916 Nepean Highway Hampton East (Moorabbin) have at least two sizes in stock last year when I boiught some for a job.

If possible speak to Wayne (owner) as he is very knowledgable and helpful, his assistants are quite good as well, but for stuff like this, Wayne is best.

I also think the picture shows one that has been modified to stop it turning as it is tightened up.

Mick.

Here in the US a "Chicago Screw" is normally used as a way to bind a series of loose sheets of paper into a "book" or pamphlet.

These screws are aluminum and are rather cheap. (Both quality and price) They come in a variety of lengths.

I have used some from a long gone Mom and Pop lumber yard. they were brass and intended to be a replacement for rivets used in a knife handle.

The one that you show in the picture appears to have a cut (3 corner file) and a finishing nail driven through the cut. It's not a difficult task.

Agree - that's a modified screw (have done the same thing on one or two jobs..
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Mark

LOL while you are at it....make me a couple will you!!!
Definitely lack of shuttlemakers here in Australia! They sell pretty well too!

Thanks for the reply

Originally Posted by dabbler

Hi Jen. Welcome to the forum.

I've never seen a chicago screw with a "stopper" as pictured. I presume it's only on one side.

All the ones I have used are just held together by friction against the internal/external threads of each half. Chicago screws go by several names but usually look like this:
Chicago Screws : Bound to Impress

Since the demise of paper records, my main use has been in semi-permanent binding of print samples. They are readily available at most arts and crafts stores as well as on-line. I prefer the smaller privately owned craft supply stores but I have seen them in place like Eckersleys.


And you have just given me an idea for my cousin's next birthday.

Originally Posted by Liyarra

LOL while you are at it....make me a couple will you!!!
Definitely lack of shuttlemakers here in Australia! They sell pretty well too!

Thanks for the reply

Try an art supplies place if you haven't found them yet - Eckersleys have them in NSW, don't know if they're in Vic.

And the 'stopper' is called a snug.

Originally Posted by AlexS

And the 'stopper' is called a snug.

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