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  • 1.  Slotted wood screw sources

    Member
    Posted 08-26-2024 07:42
    Hey all - I'm having a hard time finding a specific slotted wood screw for the pressure bar on a 1901 Knabe upright (my personal piano...).

    Specs:  #12 x 1-3/4 oval head, slotted, stainless steel, fine thread

    I can find this spec all day long with course threads, but not fine.  Anyone have a source or have these in their inventory?  I only need about 6, but willing to purchase 25 or so if required.

    Tom Black
    RPT-to-be...
    Merritt Island, FL


  • 2.  RE: Slotted wood screw sources

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-26-2024 07:52

    Tom,

    Why SS?  Also, what is the actual thread count? I would think (always dangerous) you'd want nickel plated. 

    Edit: I assume you looked at Bolt Depot?

    Peter Grey Piano Doctor 



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    Peter Grey
    Stratham NH
    (603) 686-2395
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  • 3.  RE: Slotted wood screw sources

    Member
    Posted 08-26-2024 08:04
    Hi Peter - you're right, these are more likely nickel, rather than SS - I just haven't seen any options for nickel plated.  Everywhere I've found anything close seems to offer only SS or brass.  I'll double check the actual thread count later today.



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  • 4.  RE: Slotted wood screw sources

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-26-2024 10:47

    Check McMaster-Carr or similar industrial supplier.



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    Parker Leigh RPT
    Winchester VA
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  • 5.  RE: Slotted wood screw sources

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-26-2024 11:56

    Also try blacksmithbolt.com.



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    Wesley Owen RPT
    Evanston IL
    (847) 257-5554
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