Hex/Allen vs. Torx(Plus) vs. Phillips - Page 4

flyvans.com · #31 10-12-2011, 04:17 AM

it's probably the least important screws and the most problematic due to various lengths, but the "black instrument panel screws" would be nice in torx as well... don't think it's going to be enough volume to justify it in that case, though.

another "standard" screw that i remember sucked quite a bit was the one used firewall forward to mount adel clamps etc... don't have the name available but it's got a big wide "pan" head and is usually used with metal locknuts for things like adel clamps in the FF kit.

rgds, bernie

Flying Scotsman · #32 10-12-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flyvans.com

it's probably the least important screws and the most problematic due to various lengths, but the "black instrument panel screws" would be nice in torx as well... don't think it's going to be enough volume to justify it in that case, though.

another "standard" screw that i remember sucked quite a bit was the one used firewall forward to mount adel clamps etc... don't have the name available but it's got a big wide "pan" head and is usually used with metal locknuts for things like adel clamps in the FF kit.

rgds, bernie

I've been using MS35207s

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...es/ms35207.php

for Adel clamps, along with all-metal locknuts in the engine compartment.

FlyingArcher · #33 10-12-2011, 02:01 PM

I've been looking for such an offer for a long time.

Snowflake · #34 10-13-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeLewis22

I'm not sure that I've hit on all the most common sizes so please look back at post #21 and let me know if I should add any sizes.

If it's not too late for another:

NAS 517-4-3 - 1/4", 28 thread per inch, 5/8" Length, 100 degree countersunk head.

I'm certain about the NAS 517-4 part, but not so much the -3 part. Seems every reference i've found online says something else. In any case, the description above covers it. These are the axle bolts that hold the older-style wheelpants on my RV-6. I am forever stripping the Phillips heads on these, i've gone through two sets of bolts already. Torx or Hex would be a welcome replacement.

JakeLewis22 · #35 10-13-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

If it's not too late for another:

NAS 517-4-3 - 1/4", 28 thread per inch, 5/8" Length, 100 degree countersunk head.

I'm certain about the NAS 517-4 part, but not so much the -3 part. Seems every reference i've found online says something else. In any case, the description above covers it. These are the axle bolts that hold the older-style wheelpants on my RV-6. I am forever stripping the Phillips heads on these, i've gone through two sets of bolts already. Torx or Hex would be a welcome replacement.

Rob,

I sent an email last night to Spruce requesting the screw sizes in post #21 and I just sent a follow up email with your request.

Snowflake · #36 10-13-2011, 08:06 PM

Did they give any indication how soon they would show up on the site? Not the ones I added, perhaps, but the others? I'd love to replace my floor pan screws...

GAHco · #37 10-13-2011, 09:06 PM

On our Webstore / Website you are always welcome to use the PDF pages from our reference book. In the lower left of the home page you will see types of hardware, expand where there are + signs and you will see little wrenches. Click on the little wrenches to see the reference pages. Hopefully you will be able to identify what you are looking for.

The Tech pages are always available.

Have Fun!

For a further tutorial of all the product information, see the below link for Website tips!

Tram · #38 10-14-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GAHco

On our Webstore / Website you are always welcome to use the PDF pages from our reference book. In the lower left of the home page you will see types of hardware, expand where there are + signs and you will see little wrenches. Click on the little wrenches to see the reference pages. Hopefully you will be able to identify what you are looking for.

The Tech pages are always available.

Have Fun!

For a further tutorial of all the product information, see the below link for Website tips!

You may want to consider a web redesign. Your site is very hard to use and may be costing you customers.

I recently looked at your site to purchase some screws. After several minutes of trying to figure out how to purchase something, I just went to an easier site and made the purchase.

Just food for thought.

JakeLewis22 · #39 10-15-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Did they give any indication how soon they would show up on the site? Not the ones I added, perhaps, but the others? I'd love to replace my floor pan screws...

Rob,

I sent Spruce the list and they confirmed receiving it but I haven't been given any indication of how long this will take. I'll post updates to this thread when I get them.

RVadmirer · #40 10-15-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tram

You may want to consider a web redesign. Your site is very hard to use and may be costing you customers.

I recently looked at your site to purchase some screws. After several minutes of trying to figure out how to purchase something, I just went to an easier site and made the purchase.

Just food for thought.

+1...! Same here.