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Topic: Please help! Nut screws for Stringmaster |
Alex Cattaneo
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted 9 Jul 2024 1:05 pm |
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While we’re on the subject of screws… This is the last piece that’s missing for my restauration project. The nut screws on the Quad I acquired are stripped out and worn, so looking to replace them. These are very small (size #3?) and I couldn’t find any in my local hardware stores. Looked on McMaster-Carr as well but no luck yet.
The original ones are 3/4 long.
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Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 15 Jul 2024 6:28 am
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| Bump! If anyone has any info or suggestions regarding these screws... |
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Tony Oresteen
From:
Georgia, USA
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Tony Oresteen
From:
Georgia, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2024 7:06 am
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Also,
A metric wood screw M2.5 x 20mm should fit:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185203013865
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Tony
Newnan, GA
Too many guitars, not enough time to play
'72 Sho-Bud 6139, '71 Marlen 210
'78 Fender Stringmaster T8 black
PedalMaster D8 |
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Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 15 Jul 2024 7:27 am
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| Thanks Tony! These are countersunk, which I thought wouldn't work because the original screws aren't. But I just had a look at the nut themselves, and they have a countersunk hole. I assumed the holes were counterbored because of the screws themselves. |
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Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 15 Jul 2024 7:38 am
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| I do have a Home Depot but it seems that Canada doesn't have any #3 screws, like they are illegal or something, hahaha! |
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Tony Oresteen
From:
Georgia, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2024 7:40 am
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I test fited a M2.5 x 10mm wood screw and it sits just fine.
I guarantee that the front row customers will not notice 
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Tony
Newnan, GA
Too many guitars, not enough time to play
'72 Sho-Bud 6139, '71 Marlen 210
'78 Fender Stringmaster T8 black
PedalMaster D8 |
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Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 15 Jul 2024 7:43 am
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| Great, thanks! I was more concerned about making sure that everything is snug with no vibrations. |
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Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 15 Jul 2024 12:01 pm
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So, I really want to avoid ordering these from China.
This is what my local store says: not in stock, at least a month wait time, minimum order 100 pieces. I need 8! I guess they have to order them... from China? |
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David Venzke
From:
SE Michigan, USA
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Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 15 Jul 2024 6:43 pm
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Hi David,
Grainger Canada don't have them either. Couldn't find them online, so I spoke to someone there who confirmed they don't have #3 wood screws. |
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David Venzke
From:
SE Michigan, USA
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David Venzke
From:
SE Michigan, USA
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Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 17 Jul 2024 2:10 pm
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Just ordered from Philly, the Canadian website didn't have the right length.
Thanks David! |
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Tony Oresteen
From:
Georgia, USA
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