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    #12-28 filister head machine screw

    I am having a hard time finding the title item with a length of 1 1/2" minimum.

    I can find shorter lengths but to not the longer lengths unless I buy a 100. I only need 2 at the moment. Can anyone give me a lead. I would even settle for socket head cap screw.

    I have a die on order so I'll be able to make them if all else fails but since it is coming from bfe I really have no idea when I will receive it.
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    Thanks for the link.

    I realize that outfit is in the UK, however, $20.00 flat rate shipping for a couple of screws is more than I am willing to pay.
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    I can not remember what they were actually for, but I needed to get I think 4- 12 -28 longer screws.
    I bought the die, and then 4 longer 1/4 -28 cap screws amd turned down the shanks to the diameter i needed, then rethreaded them to the 12-28 thread, then turned the head down to what i needed.
    This was all done on a poor mans Lathe with a file.

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    A #12 screw is .216 basic diameter, can you rethread to .250-28 thread and use a 1/4-28 screw?

    Steve

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    Fastenal shows a discontinued stainless 12-28X1-1/2 " screw here: https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0177138

    Maybe they still have some in stock, or have others. I think that 28 pitch NF screw is going to be difficult to source.
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    Brownells sells blank #12 fillister head screws.
    080-011-012WB
    No. 12 Blank Screw Refill Pak $6.99/20 + arm and leg shipping!
    They are over 2" long.
    Screws can be treated in Brownells Surface Hardening Compound (#083-000-033).
    Have some screw blanks at school I think but won't be there for a couple weeks.
    Jan.2 to be exact.

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    Roysha,
    Turns out I lied.
    The screw blanks are here at home as I brought some of my screws home to sort and rebox.
    If you can get me your address by 11 AM EST I'll endeavor to get a couple or so of these in mail to you, or Monday otherwise, assuming you even want to go this route.
    Thanks.
    Quote Originally Posted by kywoodwrkr View Post
    Brownells sells blank #12 fillister head screws.
    080-011-012WB
    No. 12 Blank Screw Refill Pak $6.99/20 + arm and leg shipping!
    They are over 2" long.
    Screws can be treated in Brownells Surface Hardening Compound (#083-000-033).
    Have some screw blanks at school I think but won't be there for a couple weeks.
    Jan.2 to be exact.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kywoodwrkr View Post
    Roysha,
    Turns out I lied.
    The screw blanks are here at home as I brought some of my screws home to sort and rebox.
    If you can get me your address by 11 AM EST I'll endeavor to get a couple or so of these in mail to you, or Monday otherwise, assuming you even want to go this route.
    Thanks.
    I believe those are 24 TPI thread pitch, NOT 28.
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    They're blanks-no thread.
    080-011-012WB
    No. 12 Blank Screw Refill Pak
    Gun Screws Unlimited; With Drill Press & Dies You Can Make Most Gun Screws

    All that is needed is a die with the right threads to make a vast variety of gun screws simply and immediately! You will also need a file, and either a drill press or a pin vise. You can give them any thread length, any overall length and any head thickness desired. Blanks are made of easy-to-thread, tough, forging steel. If hard wearing surface is desired after threading, screws should be treated in Brownells Surface Hardening Compound (#083-000-033).

    Big Book Catalog, Issue:70, Page:378 (This I did not verify)!

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    kywoodwrkr:

    PM sent. Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by roysha View Post
    kywoodwrkr:

    PM sent. Thanks.
    roysha,
    I PM replied-twice but nothing in my sent basket. I'll have to check PM count.
    Anyhooo, 4 #12 slotted blanks on their way.
    ETA Tuesday, thank goodness you're not in Texas.
    Had multiple mailings go AWOL in that direction. Who knows why.
    Guess USPS trucks have wrecks also though.
    Anyhoo, enjoy them and good luck with the restoration.
    Thanks.
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    Another place to find screws and bolts http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Taylor View Post
    Another place to find screws and bolts http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/
    Lots of stuff close, but no seegar.

    With the assistance of kywoodwrkr, I believe I have the situation pretty much under control. Famous last words.
    When it's time to fight, you fight like you are the third monkey on the ramp to Noah's Ark.... and brother, it's STARTING TO RAIN!!

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