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BMW Rider
01-30-2022, 02:40 PM
Does anyone know of a domestic source for replacement handle screws for an MP mold? I know I can get them from MP, but $25 shipping on a 50 cent part is a little rich for my blood. I've checked McMaster-Carr and Grainger without any luck so far. Thanks

Red River Rick
01-30-2022, 04:48 PM
What size are the threads on those screws, metric?

Winger Ed.
01-30-2022, 04:56 PM
Most larger hardware stores have drawer/boxes with the odd ball size screws.

If you know the size, Brownell's would be worth checking too.

BMW Rider
01-30-2022, 05:01 PM
What size are the threads on those screws, metric?

M6 socket head screw pin I believe.

Michael J. Spangler
01-30-2022, 05:35 PM
The lee six cavity screws work fine.

BMW Rider
01-30-2022, 06:06 PM
The lee six cavity screws work fine.

News I can use, thanks! Never even thought to try that, but I just went and did it. The lee pins only span half the slot, but they do work.

Michael J. Spangler
01-30-2022, 07:39 PM
You’re welcome. Not sure how but I lost pins at one point and figured I would give these a go.
Happy to pass on knowledge.

kevin c
01-31-2022, 12:17 AM
The lee six cavity screws work fine.

I’m surprised that they would. I thought the American made Lees were SAE, versus metric for the Slovenian MP molds. AAMOF, I think I actually got a second hand mold that was metric and had one cross threaded hole with a Lee pin (at least it was an MP with Lee handles).