May-26-2017 01:45 PM
May-30-2017 12:39 PM
burningman wrote:
I've become a fan of torx ("star head") screws myself. ...
May-28-2017 09:52 AM
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May-28-2017 07:53 AM
bb_94401 wrote:Are you sure those aren't gold screws at $45 each? :h
I replaced them with stainless steel, #9, pan head, torx screws, where the head was painted white. They also had neoprene seals fused to the stainless steel washer. Purchase both 1" and 1.5" versions from Best Materials online. Torx heads are way easier to install and remove than the robertson screw tapered square recess.
May-28-2017 04:41 AM
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May-27-2017 04:59 AM
dockmasterdave wrote:
As someone who uses lots of screws everyday, for a living, and has for 38 years. I don't even know why Phillips are still in production.
There are so many better drives out there, square being one of the best. They are used in production because they are less likely to strip or fall off a tip. Your mileage may vary.
May-27-2017 02:52 AM
WNYBob wrote:Because for me, 90% of our camping is at the beach and the salt eats at everything inside and out. I have a complete selection (probably 20lb. worth) of SS screws, nuts, washers, Nylocks, etc., including a separate bag of 3/4 sheet metal SS painted satin black to replace those from the factory that rust through the paint. ANYTHING that gets removed for any reason is replaced with SS. It's turned into a fetish..
I have a question, why SST? If you say steel ones rust, there is another issue water intrusion, which should be addressed.
May-26-2017 10:27 PM
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May-26-2017 07:26 PM
CA Traveler wrote:Looks like a great source 🙂
Bolt Depot has everything you want and a lot more.
As a DYI type I only order in quantities of 100 and often SS. And for screws it's square head only as they don't strip out like phillips.