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Alex Cattaneo


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Quebec, Canada
Post  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


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Quebec, Canada
Post  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


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Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2024 6:38 am    
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Alex,

How many do you need?

Not sure if there is a Home Depot near you but they *say* that they have them:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-x-3-4-in-Phillips-Flat-Head-Zinc-Plated-Wood-Screw-8-Pack-806851/204587389#overlay

I ordered a pack just to see if they really are a #3.
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Newnan, GA

Too many guitars, not enough time to play
'72 Sho-Bud 6139, '71 Marlen 210
'78 Fender Stringmaster Quad black
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Tony Oresteen


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Georgia, USA
Post  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 Quad black
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Alex Cattaneo


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Quebec, Canada
Post  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


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Quebec, Canada
Post  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


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Georgia, USA
Post  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 Very Happy
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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 Quad black
PedalMaster D8
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Alex Cattaneo


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Quebec, Canada
Post  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


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Quebec, Canada
Post  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


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SE Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2024 2:21 pm    
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Maybe check Grainger Canada:

https://www.grainger.ca/en/category/wood-screws/drilling-tapping-screws/c/3555?q=Screws+wood

If there's a local branch you can even do pickup and save the shipping cost.
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Alex Cattaneo


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Quebec, Canada
Post  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


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SE Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2024 7:40 pm    
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These?

https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/screws-nuts/3-x-3-4-20mm-phillips-oval-head-wood-screw-qty-12/
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David Venzke


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SE Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2024 8:03 pm    
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And a lutherie store in Canada (BC) that sells a variety of #3 wood screws:

https://cascadiacanada.com
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Alex Cattaneo


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Quebec, Canada
Post  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


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Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 17 Jul 2024 11:51 pm    
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I received a pack of #3 x 3/4" screws from Home Depot. They fit the Stringmaster nut.

They are flat head Phillips not oval head.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-x-3-4-in-Phillips-Flat-Head-Zinc-Plated-Wood-Screw-8-Pack-806851/204587389

$1.38 per bag of 8 screws.
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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 Quad black
PedalMaster D8
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