Do I always have to DIY for things like 5/16" 10-32 cap nuts?
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06-02-13, 08:14 AM
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Do I always have to DIY for things like 5/16" 10-32 cap nuts?
With the antiques I work on, this has been a problem for years. The head/socket size on older hardware/fasteners is often smaller, comparing the same size threads.
When I try to google something like "5/16" 10-32", I come up dead empty, zero relevant results. Is there a secret?
When I try to google something like "5/16" 10-32", I come up dead empty, zero relevant results. Is there a secret?
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06-02-13, 08:22 AM
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"5/16" 10-32 makes no since to me.
Are you trying to search for a 10-32 screw that 5/16 long?
If so you may have better luck trying 10-32 X 5/16.
If your looking for cap nuts then all you need is the thread size not the head size.
Need them all to match, just replace them all if there differant sized heads.
Are you trying to search for a 10-32 screw that 5/16 long?
If so you may have better luck trying 10-32 X 5/16.
If your looking for cap nuts then all you need is the thread size not the head size.
Need them all to match, just replace them all if there differant sized heads.
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Yes.... I'm taking about socket size. (why do I have to repeat myself?) The current standard for 10-32 is 3/8" and only 3/8", that I've been able to find.
And no... replacing the cap nuts, or replacing the parts in any other situation with a new set, is not an option in my case(s).
And no... replacing the cap nuts, or replacing the parts in any other situation with a new set, is not an option in my case(s).
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06-02-13, 03:45 PM
Yes.... I'm taking about socket size.
The current standard for 10-32 is 3/8" and only 3/8", that I've been able to find.
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Originally Posted by ray2047
Bottom line wrench size does not conclusively define fastener size and you are confusing your own search if you include it.
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06-02-13, 07:24 PM
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Nick.....have you tried a good old fashioned hardware store. I have one in my town that has pull out bins from years ago with a lot of older parts. I can always count on them to have some oddball fastener.
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06-03-13, 07:07 AM
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Or try a company like Fastenal.
If your near a city there's almost always a company that sells nothing but fastners.
If your near a city there's almost always a company that sells nothing but fastners.
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06-04-13, 12:00 AM
Joe is correct, try a large city looking for companies that sell fasteners. In the Seattle area we have Tacoma Screw Products and John Perine. I don't think either company does any Internet sales and you might have a problem buying small quantities.
You can also try the hobbyist companies and such that cater to model builders. One such company is Micro Mark. Shop Small Hobby Tools & Miniature Tools from Micro Mark
Look also for companies selling to the live steam hobby or scale model railroading.
You can also try the hobbyist companies and such that cater to model builders. One such company is Micro Mark. Shop Small Hobby Tools & Miniature Tools from Micro Mark
Look also for companies selling to the live steam hobby or scale model railroading.
