3/8 BSF 1/2 long grubscrews

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30 October 2013 at 16:01 #134132
Martin Walsh 1
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Hi

I was wondering if anyone knows of a supplier of

3/8 BSF 1/2 Long grub screws I need 2 for the

myford s7 topslide locking screws

have tried ebay but no luck

thank you very much Martin
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30 October 2013 at 16:01 #22924
Martin Walsh 1
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30 October 2013 at 16:51 #134140
Springbok
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Martin,

Please excuse the pun but will grub around in the workshop to see what I have.
failing that there are 2 chaps who sometimes advertise in ME who are now retired but Myford specialist.
Bob

Edited By Springbok on 30/10/2013 16:56:38
30 October 2013 at 16:58 #134141
Martin Walsh 1
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Thank you very much bob

Best Wishes Martin
30 October 2013 at 17:06 #134144
Lambton
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Martin,

Please confirm the size you require as 3/8 sounds too large for most Myford applications. Do you want them to replace the two square headed screw with half dog points which are 3/8 BSF item KA26?

Eric
30 October 2013 at 17:15 #134148
Martin Walsh 1
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Posted by Lambton on 30/10/2013 17:06:39:

Martin,

Please confirm the size you require as 3/8 sounds too large for most Myford applications. Do you want them to replace the two square headed screw with half dog points which are 3/8 BSF item KA26?

Eric

yes that is correct Iam making the hemingway saddle chip tray and the original square screws

foul it so heming way recommend to use the grub screws which are used on the newer machines

Best Wishes Martin

Edited By Martin Walsh 1 on 30/10/2013 17:16:33
30 October 2013 at 17:17 #134150
David Clark 13
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Try Ebay.

regards David
30 October 2013 at 17:28 #134152
V8Eng
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Might be worth asking here.

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30 October 2013 at 18:09 #134159
NJH
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As David says £4.15 for a pack of 10 on ebay.

Just enter 3/8 BSF grub screw in the ebay search bar

Norman

Edited By NJH on 30/10/2013 18:11:44
30 October 2013 at 18:36 #134163
JasonB
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Norman, the 1/2" long are out of stock from that seller
30 October 2013 at 18:44 #134164
Martin Walsh 1
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Posted by JasonB on 30/10/2013 18:36:47:

Norman, the 1/2" long are out of stock from that seller

that's right he is the only seller as well. There is another seller that sells stainless 1 inch long grub screws

so I suppose I could cut them to length

Best Wishes Martin
31 October 2013 at 00:49 #134208
Trevor Drabble 1
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Martin,

May I suggest you try your local Cromwell Tools branch who list these as Socket Set Screws with Knurled Cup Point under part number CTL – 603 – 2728A at an offer price of £60.44 + VAT per 100 in my 2008 catalogue. In the past I have found them oust helpful and understanding in supplying smaller amounts. Hope this info helps.
31 October 2013 at 09:30 #134225
KWIL
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AHC of Camberley, Surrey for all your needs. Excellent stock of all old and new (ie Imp or Metric) threads and styles. 1 off if you like.
31 October 2013 at 11:15 #134236
Bubble
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Martin

Emkay supplies http://www.emkaysupplies.co.uk/ list 3/8" BSF x 1/2" at 0.83p each.

First class firm, I would use no other, no connection to them except as satisfied customer!

Jim
31 October 2013 at 11:48 #134240
Martin Walsh 1
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thanks for directing me to AHC they do have a excellent stock and I will

use them in future they stock bsf bolts.

unfortunately they don't stock 3/8 bsf grub screws

I going to order from emkay supplies with a few other bits to make the order larger

I didn't think it was a good idea in the end to cut 1 inch long ones down

as they damage easily when holding them

thanks to every one for replying it is very much appreciated

Best Wishes Martin
31 October 2013 at 22:41 #134284
daveb
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I shortened a pair of longer grub screws to replace the 'orrible square headed ones, the back one always finished up under the tail of the top slide, I kept having to use the end of a 1/2" socket extension bar to get at it, very annoying!

I wrapped a bit of copper shim around the grub screws and held them in the 3 jaw chuck, shortened them by 1/4" and turned the dog point using HSS tool, job took less than 5 minutes.

Dave
2 November 2013 at 12:54 #134415
NJH
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Well, prompted by this thread – and with the memory of the contortions needed to get at the right hand locking screw under the top slide – I whizzed off an email order to Emkay Screws on Thursday evening. Delivered by postie at 09.30 today and fitted PDQ. Perfect!

The question is though why did Myford stick with the square headed, hard to get a spanner on, screws for so long?

Norman
2 November 2013 at 13:03 #134417
JasonB
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Maybe they had a big box full to use up
2 November 2013 at 13:59 #134420
Martin Walsh 1
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@martinwalsh1
Its a breeze now with a 3/16 Hex screwdriver nothing gets in the way

I think Myford put them on their newer Machines when they run out of the square ones

Best Wishes Martin

Edited By Martin Walsh 1 on 02/11/2013 14:01:23
3 November 2013 at 02:39 #134474
John C
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Thanks for the lead to EmKay Supplies. I ordered Thurs after work, the screws arrived Sat am! Very good service and well priced.

No connection etc, just a satisfied customer,

John
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