Where to get brass BSW screws?

I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

newshound

2019-02-21 16:51:10 UTC

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=brass+bsw+screws&_sacat=0

n***@aolbin.com

2019-02-21 17:54:19 UTC

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=brass+bsw+screws&_sacat=0

Lots of brass screws on that link but AFAICT there aren't any that meet
the spec.

Roger Hayter

2019-02-21 20:33:47 UTC

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=bras
s+bsw+screws&_sacat=0

Lots of brass screws on that link but AFAICT there aren't any that meet
the spec.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victorian-Door-Brass-Knob-Screw-3-16-BSW-x-3-16-Quantity-5/333050054339?hash=item4d8b5486c3:g:FcUAAOSwJ7dbCADK:rk:50:pf:0

say they will do other lengths if you ask them.

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n***@aolbin.com

2019-02-22 08:30:40 UTC

Post by Roger Hayter

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=bras
s+bsw+screws&_sacat=0

Lots of brass screws on that link but AFAICT there aren't any that meet
the spec.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victorian-Door-Brass-Knob-Screw-3-16-BSW-x-3-16-Quantity-5/333050054339?hash=item4d8b5486c3:g:FcUAAOSwJ7dbCADK:rk:50:pf:0
say they will do other lengths if you ask them.

I'd seen those, but they're ordinary csk rather than raised countersunk.

newshound

2019-02-22 12:47:49 UTC

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=brass+bsw+screws&_sacat=0

Lots of brass screws on that link but AFAICT there aren't any that meet
the spec.

eBay is the generic answer. Did you even try it first?

n***@aolbin.com

2019-02-22 16:28:14 UTC

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=brass+bsw+screws&_sacat=0

Lots of brass screws on that link but AFAICT there aren't any that
meet the spec.

eBay is the generic answer. Did you even try it first?

Of course! I also tried everywhere else I could think of, that's why I
asked here for help. Do you have a helpful suggestion?

Anzaniste

2019-02-22 17:32:50 UTC

Ring 01636 636735, sorry I don’t know the bloke’s name but I was there this afternoon buying 5/16 bsf bolts. Whilst I was there he showed me his vast stock some of which was brass bolts af various sizes. Can’t guarantee he’s got what you want but there’s a chance.
He lives near Newark and stands the Newark auto jumble regularly.

newshound

2019-02-22 17:45:05 UTC

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=brass+bsw+screws&_sacat=0

Lots of brass screws on that link but AFAICT there aren't any that
meet the spec.

eBay is the generic answer. Did you even try it first?

Of course! I also tried everywhere else I could think of, that's why I
asked here for help. Do you have a helpful suggestion?

Some people are a bit nervous of eBay and do not realise that it is
actually better than any traditional physical hardware shop (much as I
like them).

If you had said you had tried eBay without success, many of us would
have regarded that as a challenge and no doubt managed to locate some.
As it is, I for one won't be bothering.

Adrian Caspersz

2019-02-22 20:32:19 UTC

Post by Anzaniste

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either

On 22/02/2019 in uk.rec.models.engineering 17:32, Anzaniste wrote:> Ring 01636 636735, sorry I don’t know the bloke’s name but I was there this afternoon buying 5/16 bsf bolts. Whilst I was there he showed me his vast stock some of which was brass bolts af various sizes. Can’t guarantee he’s got what you want but there’s a chance.

Post by Anzaniste
He lives near Newark and stands the Newark auto jumble regularly.

That's

https://www.polished-stainless.com/

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Andrew

2019-02-24 19:05:42 UTC

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

Well definately NOT Bunces of Worthing because they seem
to have called in an insolvency company :-(.

Pity because that was the goto place if you wanted all manner
of screws/bolts/fastenings in small quantities, and on a Sunday.

Fredxx

2019-02-24 21:37:19 UTC

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

Is brass essential?

I can get equivalent size 10-24 in UNC in A2 Stainless.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A2-Stainless-Steel-UNC-Raised-Countersunk-Phillips-Machine-Screws-No-6-8-10/291640830602

Same major diameter, same pitch although 60degs thread rather than BSW
55degs.

Any doubt get a tap.

Any reason why a standard countersink can't be used?

n***@aolbin.com

2019-02-25 09:17:25 UTC

Post by Fredxx

Post by n***@aolbin.com
I need some 3/16 BSW brass, raised head, countersunk screws, either
7/32" or 1/2" long. Can anyone suggest a supplier?

Is brass essential?
I can get equivalent size 10-24 in UNC in A2 Stainless.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A2-Stainless-Steel-UNC-Raised-Countersunk-Phillips-Machine-Screws-No-6-8-10/291640830602
Same major diameter, same pitch although 60degs thread rather than BSW
55degs.
Any doubt get a tap.
Any reason why a standard countersink can't be used?

Yes, I'd seen those but I need to match the brass originals. I spec'd
BSW because that's what the originals are, but I have a wide range of
taps and dies so a small thread angle change would not be a problem.
These screws attach the window "furniture" to 1930s Crittall window
casements (which are steel). There are typically 4 screws per item by
design, but several are either missing or have sheared heads, that's why
I want to match; mixing flat/raised head or brass/SS would not look
good. If necessary I could move screws around (so that one casement had
all new, etcetera) but that would be a pain and would probably lead to
more spoilt heads or shearing - using the dremel to drill-out is a royal
pain and I don't want to add to the number I have to do. Also, there are
rather a lot of casements.
I've contacted a few suppliers now and may have found a source for
longer screws with the correct head and thread, so if I can't get the
right length I'll have to make a holder and get shortening.
There we are: full disclosure ;-)

Robin

2019-02-25 09:39:24 UTC

On 25/02/2019 09:17, ***@aolbin.com wrote:
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Post by n***@aolbin.com
I've contacted a few suppliers now and may have found a source for
longer screws with the correct head and thread, so if I can't get the
right length I'll have to make a holder and get shortening.
There we are: full disclosure ;-)

JOOI, would firms who restore Crittall windows not sell to you or do
they not bother to match the original screws?

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n***@aolbin.com

2019-02-25 09:46:06 UTC

Post by Robin
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JOOI, would firms who restore Crittall windows not sell to you or do
they not bother to match the original screws?

Crittall can't help and (so far) I haven't found anyone with the screws.

Tim+

2019-02-25 13:15:38 UTC

Might be worth dropping these folk a line if you've not already
tried them...

http://www.steelwindowfittings.com/aboutus.aspx

Tim

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n***@aolbin.com

2019-02-25 14:11:16 UTC