Bill - These have a head angle of 82 degrees rather than the 100 degrees ones used by Elecraft. The higher angle screws are necessary when used with thin sheet metal. The 82 degree ones will most likely not seat properly. Has anyone tried them?
In a recent message, Bill W4ZV <btipp...@alum.mit.edu> wrote ... >I haven't tried these myself but found the following on McMaster-Carr's >website: > >http://www.mcmaster.com/#96640a054/=20zftu > >P/N 96640A054 > >18-8 SS (Stainless Steel) Flat Head Phillips Machine Screw Black-Oxide >Finish, 4-40 Thread, 1/4" Length, Packs of 100 > $3.59 Pack > >The standard Elecraft screws are 3/16" but I believe these 1/4" might work >(someone else please comment if not). Unfortunately the Black-Oxide finish >is not available in 3/16" stainless. If these will work, hopefully Elecraft >might offer them in a small quantity as spare parts. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK ------ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
