Skybolt fastener question

Stockmanreef · #1 01-26-2020, 10:13 AM

I accidentally bought the kit with slotted collar studs instead of the phillips studs. Does anyone else have the collared slotted? Or should I just exchange them? Would the stud for s flat head screw driver just be annoying?

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rocketman1988 · #2 01-26-2020, 10:24 AM

It would be annoying when the straight slot driver slides out of the sky bolt and puts a chip or scratch in your beautiful paint job...

Stockmanreef · #3 01-26-2020, 11:03 AM

I am not sure that the slotted ones would slip out any more than the philips based on how the slot is inset.

rv8ch · #4 01-26-2020, 11:25 AM

I have the slotted and I like them better than the phillips. Of course, if they could make a torx version, it would be even better.

Just get a really good screwdriver with the exact size of the slot, and take care when working with them and it should be fine. I have a "grease" screwdriver that has only been used on my skybolts, and so far, no scratches, but I'm very early in my experience with them.

rocketman1988 · #5 01-26-2020, 11:28 AM

I agree 100%.

A Torx version would be perfect.

I am currently sourcing tori drive screws for all of my inspection panels. They are available but to get the 100 degree FH screws you either have to buy a carton (5000) or the price goes way, way up...

cduster · #6 01-26-2020, 11:34 AM

We use a lot of slotted ones on our ag planes. The sky bolt ones are better than the cam lock ones due to the boxed in shape of the slot, but if you want to protect your paint long term, I?d see if they would let you swap them out.

gblanck · #7 01-26-2020, 11:39 AM

I've had the slotted ones on my rv8 cowl for 5+ years and happy with them, haven't had any issues with the screwdriver slipping. Also makes it easy to see they're all secured in the correct orientation.

RV7A Flyer · #8 01-26-2020, 11:41 AM

Why don't you just call them ask to exchange them? The receptacle is the same, after all.

Veetail88 · #9 01-26-2020, 12:10 PM

A buddy of mine uses the slotted ones simply because if he needs to open something and doesn?t have a screwdriver. He?ll use a dime if he has to. I disagree. If I have to hunt down a screwdriver rather than messing up my paint, I?ll do that. Of course, I haven?t painted my plane yet either, but whatever.

rv8ch · #10 01-26-2020, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rocketman1988

I agree 100%.

A Torx version would be perfect.

I am currently sourcing tori drive screws for all of my inspection panels. They are available but to get the 100 degree FH screws you either have to buy a carton (5000) or the price goes way, way up...

If you are ok with stainless, these guys have some available in small quantities. Can't comment on the price, but I think they are worth it.

https://www.microfasteners.com/home.php?cat=620