I did find some 100 degree ones on another website after I posted that so indeed they are available.
http://www.fastener-express.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3485 *4-40 x 3/16 Flat Phil Mach. Screw Black Oxide S/S 100 Degree Qty. 100 $7.80* 73, Bill On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 11:53 AM, David Pratt <da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk>wrote: > 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
