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| + | Fasteners are often misnamed. Asking for the wrong thing will result in disappointment or, in some shops, ridicule. | ||
| + | *A setscrew is threaded all the way to the end and usually has a hexagonal head. It is often wrongly called a bolt. | ||
| + | *A bolt has a smooth portion as well as a threaded portion | ||
| + | *Pozidrive and Philips are both known as cross-head screws and use a '+' shaped screwdriver tip | ||
| + | *Pozidrive are more common and have short radial lines between the main grooves | ||
| + | *A full rounded screw top is called a round head | ||
| + | *A shallow round head is called a pan head | ||
| + | *A cylindrical head with an allen / hex key hole is called a socket head screw or socket screw | ||
| + | *A conical head intended to lie flush with the surface is called a countersunk head | ||
==How== | ==How== | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 14 November 2012
Where
A set of mini-drawers in the workshop (on the shelves near the pillar drill) [picture needed]
What
Various sizes of metric nuts, screws, washers, capscrews, setscrews.
Restocked 14th November 2012 from Challenge (Europe) Ltd
| Size | Description | Length mm | Quantity | Cost per 100 (ex vat) | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | hex full nut | - | 1000 | £0.12 | £1.44 |
| M3 | flat washer | - | 1000 | £0.105 | £1.26 |
| M3 | capscrew | 10 | 200 | £1.36 | £3.27 |
| M3 | pan head pozi | 6 | 500 | £0.24 | £1.44 |
| M3 | pan head pozi | 10 | 500 | £0.336 | £2.02 |
| M3 | pan head pozi | 20 | 500 | £0.43 | £2.28 |
| M3 | pan head pozi | 40 | 500 | 0.95 | £5.70 |
| M4 | hex full nut | - | 1000 | £0.21 | £2.52 |
| M4 | flat washer | - | 1000 | £0.193 | £2.32 |
| M4 | capscrew | 16 | 500 | £1.36 | £8.16 |
| M4 | pan head pozi | 10 | 500 | £0.56 | £3.36 |
| M4 | pan head pozi | 20 | 500 | £0.896 | £5.38 |
| M4 | pan head pozi | 40 | 500 | £1.748 | £10.49 |
| M6 | hex full nut | - | 250 | £0.456 | £1.37 |
| M6 | hex head setscrew | 20 | 250 | £0.276 | £0.83 |
| M6 | flat washer | - | 250 | £0.384 | £1.15 |
Fasteners are often misnamed. Asking for the wrong thing will result in disappointment or, in some shops, ridicule.
- A setscrew is threaded all the way to the end and usually has a hexagonal head. It is often wrongly called a bolt.
- A bolt has a smooth portion as well as a threaded portion
- Pozidrive and Philips are both known as cross-head screws and use a '+' shaped screwdriver tip
- Pozidrive are more common and have short radial lines between the main grooves
- A full rounded screw top is called a round head
- A shallow round head is called a pan head
- A cylindrical head with an allen / hex key hole is called a socket head screw or socket screw
- A conical head intended to lie flush with the surface is called a countersunk head
How
If you are a member, these may be used for your personal project. Please be excellent and respect other members : if you use more than a few, make a donation to help pay for your usage and email the keeper to ensure supplies are replaced.
We can't hold every possible size but the initial stock is just to get things started. It may be possible to stock additional items. If you think there is a need to extend the range please note it here or in email. Be sensible or you'll be ignored.
| Size | Description | Length mm |
|---|---|---|
| M8 | example hex head setscrew | 50 |
Keep the drawers tidy. If you drop them, put them back correctly. If you take more than you need, return the excess to the correct drawer.
Who
In case of problems, suggestions or other queries contact Artag