(Part 2) Best screws according to redditors

Pony Tools 6709 9in. Heavy Duty... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DT3SXS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

CHEP has a side mount adapter than doesn't need any special hardware - just the screws that come with the printer.

My only complaint about his side mount design is that it could interfere with the most common style cable chain. But it will work until you can get better screws.

Speaking of which, if this is someone's first printer, they should pick up a package of T-nuts. They're super handy for mounting things on the 2020 extrusion that printers tend to be made from.

And a little assortment of M4 screws to go with it is helpful too, although you can find similar screws at most decent hardware stores.

Use these, and you will not strip them out:

https://www.amazon.com/HOMEPAK-42172-Square-Drive-Screws/dp/B007HV6XJW

You are 100% right with buy once cry once, it was top of my list until the BCP showed up for sale as a blem. SBR is in the future for this, the far future.

The screw is below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010FRNO9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1nTmzbC7QT2EF

5/6"-18 X 1.75" long worked well. It is a little longer than needed and has a flat end. This allows you some room to modify the end with a small point so it can interface with the dimples on the kak pistol tube.

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These should work?

 

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Phillips-Round-Screws/dp/B012TBN4V4/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1524932126&sr=8-1&keywords=m2+4mm+screw&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

 

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Machine-Finish-Phillips-Threaded/dp/B00F31PH9U/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1524932240&sr=1-3&keywords=m2+4mm+screw&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A3177285011%7C3177274011%2Cp_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A2292861011

Add another one to that group lol. I bought some packs on amazon this and this because I stripped a few pretty bad and noticed that the green screws they send do strip quite easy. It says on the website that they are no longer shipping with the green screws so I wonder what they are shipping the frame with now.

An alarm disc lock will alert you if someone has tried to move your bike; however it won't keep a thief from stealing your expensive saddle; I would replace that stupid phillips screw with a Security-Torx Screw.
It comes in a pack of ten, so be sure to share with your riding friends..

Also, if you're on a bagger, replace those useless 1/4 turn fasteners with security bolts

I just went to Amazon.

I got these various bits and bobs:

608 Bearings (about 50 cents a peice)
M2 screws + nuts
M3 Screws + nuts
Got those in, saw that they were philips
Ordered some M2+3 screws + nuts that were hex
Washers came with most of those sets
Some springs, compression and otherwise
Steel ball bearings (I actually don't know what I'm going to do with this)
Nylon Lock Nut set

Might run ya 30-40 bucks but you got a few ways to put things together.

Edit: Some links to get you started

M2 Screws
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J7NM9JA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - $15

M3 Screws
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J7IUBG8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - $15

608 Bearings
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BBICBK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - $6

Nylon nuts
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K7M37G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - $10

Springs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K7M36W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - - $8

Yep. Just check it for you. Its M3 6mm countersunk screw.

Something like this

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-M3x6mm-Carbon-Countersunk-Socket/dp/B01E5EOIWW/ref=sr_1_26?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1506218941&sr=1-26&keywords=M3+6mm+screw

Do NOT purchase these screws from this Amazon listing.

The head sticks up beyond the bed surface and the screw drive hole or whatever it is called is not centered on most of the screws nor is the cut off the screw drive well cut like is shown in the product image. I'll try to remember to post links to a couple pictures later showing what I mean.

Drill out original rivets, which I assume you did in order to take it apart. Drill pilot holes for tap, be careful not to go too far. Use tap tool to cut threads, make sure to use lube (wd40 works). If you’re unfamiliar with tapping maybe look up a vid on you tube.

Button head screws -
Tap and drill bit

My personal mounting solution was Torx security bolts and nylon locknuts (I actually got 3/4" bolts but those were out of stock so I linked the 1/2" bolts which should be long enough). The torx security bolt heads provide a little extra security, not a common tool someone might have on them if they wanted to steal the plate. The locknut keeps it securely tightened, both so they won't fall off and so a potential thief can't just loosen the nuts off the back instead of dealing with the torx security head. Granted if someone really wanted my plate they could just take a sawzall to the mounting bracket but this should deter an opportunistic thief.

I also ordered all these to complete the set up
5-Pack of T-Slot Nuts - Ideal T Slot Nut for Toyota Tunda & Toyota Tacoma Pick-Up Truck Bed Deck Rails - By Mission Automotive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07739WXJB?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
The Hillman Group 44018 3/8-16 x 1-Inch Button Socket Cap Screw, Stainless Steel, 5-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZFS0VI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Quick fist clamps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQPANY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Plus Washers at my local hardware store

A few highlights of Amazon coming through with some unique burn gear:

• BRC sticker for our new utility trailer
  
• Sweet shades
  
• 14in lag bolts for carport
  
• Rebar with built-in eyelets
  
• Great parts to run a generator with extended gas tank

The current posts are all for items that are repeatedly taken apart and put together. It sounds like you want permanent fitting? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007IWH92U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_verxxbZKX4VRJ

But I may be wrong?!?!?

I guess it depends how much work you want to put into it. I'd saw the broken leg off, reinforce and then glue or glue and screw the leg back on with one of [these] (https://www.amazon.ca/DOWEL-SCREW-DOUBLE-WOOD-STEEL/dp/B007IWH92U)

Edit. I mean the chair is broke anyway, it's not like you can make it more broke. Just my 2 cents

In Minnesota i see them all the time. But i was never a fan of them. They would bite the bit and pull it out of the drill. But if you really like them this is a link to some on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HV6XJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Z983ybHK7YPNE

I used M3 screws similar to these, that I picked up from my local hardware store (used for push/pull config), worked fine for me :)

I bought these and had them shipped to a receiver state side. 50 might be too many, but I imagine you can find others in your local community to go in on, or gift extras too. They're zinc plated but as others in the thread have said there's ways to clean them up post-playa.

Search Amazon for 6-32 1/4 screw - here is one result:

https://www.amazon.com/DSLRKIT-6-32-Screw-Drive-50/dp/B016OCJQBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511965312&sr=8-1&keywords=6-32+1%2F4+screw

Thanks! Sorry, I'm sort of hardware dumb. Are those two different "specs" or is that all to be taken together?

I should've specified in the OP, here's the link to what I ordered on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016OCJQBQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It specifies that they are 6-32 x 1/4, so either that's the wrong size or they mislabeled what they sent me.

Would you expect that a local fastener store would carry what I need?

https://smile.amazon.com/Hilitchi-420pcs-Stainless-Socket-Assortment/dp/B014OO5KQG plus https://smile.amazon.com/Hilitchi-180pcs-Stainless-Assortment-Sockets/dp/B017N7ZI72

Those and a pack of M5x10mm that I use with 20mm extrusion T nuts cover 95% of my DIY 3D printer fastener needs.

I think many would be interested if you find a source for better replacements.
These might be suitable replacements.

When I lost one I just bought this.
Of course that means I'll never lose another one, or it will be SAE. :)

I use these ones for 3.5" disks: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01E5EOIWW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I've used them in Dell, HPE and Supermicro trays. They fit them all

and these ones for 2.5" disks: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00NQ06EOC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm glad you asked this. I had been using the screws out of this kit, but as they are nylon, the strip easily and that's how a screw snapped out of the case above. I'd recommend against using these. To be honest, I'm not sure where to get the kind of screws that come in a Pok3r, for instance. A kit like this might do the trick, but it's so many other screws... If anyone has a good source of steel screws for 60% builds, I am all ears.

for most of them it doesn't matter which style.

these are button head, but I prefer the socket head type.

I would actually just buy one of those assortments for M 2.5 and M4 as well and that should cover you for almost anything in the future. Nut and/or nutsert assortments are really handy as well, as I've managed to strip out a couple of the threads on the side panels.

It's a 9" Press Screw from Rockler. Shop Fox makes a very similar one that's a little less expesive (but I didn't find that one before ordering the Rockler Version).

Anyway, I had to drill some holes in the press foot to attach it to the vise block, but that took less than five minutes since the press foot is made from cast iron.

It worked out much better than I'd hoped, actually, and slides smoothly on the wooden rails (I threw some wax on the rails to make them a little smoother).

Edited because there's a difference between "through" and "threw".

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014OMFU1I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Trencher Shovel:

Manufacturer's site for specs: https://www.crkt.com/trencher.html

Amazon link for a better price: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01M0G10O4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mounting Pieces:

Quickfists: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000CQPANY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

T-Slot Nuts: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B009SWGLHW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Screws: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00IZFS0VI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You will need a Drill and a 3/8" or 1/2" drill bit. Drill out the stock hole in the bottom of the quickfist to make the hole larger, the screws will then fit through. Put the T-Nut in the bed-rail and slide it down to where you want it. Screw the Quickfist to the T-Nut and you get what you see above! Insert your tool of choice!

https://www.amazon.com/Uxcell-a15070200ux0106-Stainless-Crosshead-Phillips/dp/B013T1U4LG/

Just check that they aren't m2.5 (2.5mm diameter) screws.

The acrylic "glue" is more like a bond, since it actually softens the pieces of acrylic and chemically bonds them together. Was considering bonding two layers together since they are 1/16 sheets but it looks like it is holding together pretty well. I use this tool to cut the pieces, this pack for the standoffs, and finally these m2 5mm screws. Oh also bumpons from hobby lobby for the bottom and I also got in on the aluminum cone feet in the recent drop on massdrop. Final version of the case will have cleaner cuts. Oh also.. I would recommend a step drill bit for drilling the holes, since the acrylic could crack in the drilling process.

M2 x 4mm 304 Stainless Steel Phillips Round Head Screws Bolt 60pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012TBN4V4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aZE9AbJCSJDM0

You can find them on Amazon. Here is a 100 pack of 25mm M3 pan head phillips screws. Just search for M3 screw.

hey, i'm sure you got a reply but i just ordered some replacements and want to answer the question for others who search for the answer:

They're standard #2 1/4":

http://www.amazon.com/Thread-Rolling-Plated-Phillips-Length/dp/B00GDZEYOE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01

Yeah I haven't shortened it yet I actually got the info from another redditor I'll find the info and his name after work.

U/nitsuJcixelsyD showed me the screw

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010FRNO9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1nTmzbC7QT2EF

Here's the link. Best buy them quick I need more.

First I center punch the rivets on the bottom with one of these-

Bastex Steel Automatic Center Punch For Stable Hole Drill Indentation. with Adjustable Tension, Push-to-strike Function. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072HSWV3B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6smvCb6ZKRCC8

Then I will use a 1/4” drill bit to take the head of the rivets off so the body and base can be separated. Just be slow and careful at this point so you don’t damage the base. Sometimes you may need to use a smaller bit on this part so just check and see what works best for the application.

Then I drill down about 3/16” into the rivet with one of these drills and then tap the hole with the tap-


Du-Bro 360 2-56 Tap And Drill Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006O4GYG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KrmvCbDECZ061


Then I install one of these to make sure it fits correctly and holds everything together properly after all the work is done. You could also do a 2-56x3/16” screw if you want one a little bit longer-


2-56 x 1/8" Button Head Socket Cap Screws, Allen Socket Drive, Stainless Steel 18-8, Full Thread, Bright Finish, Machine Thread, Quantity 100 By Fastenere https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YSS9CYA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ormvCbP5S7Q34

I think that’s about it. Send me a DM if you have any other questions.

Would this work? http://www.amazon.com/Thread-Rolling-Plated-Phillips-Length/dp/B00GDZEYOE/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457562266&sr=1-2&keywords=2-56+screw

> I am looking for tools that I will need for general printing and maintenance

Set of tweezers to remove stringy plastic oozing from extruder, soft wire cutter makes snipping end of filament a breeze, assorted m3-m6 hex nuts and bolts will come in handy. Maybe some combination wrenches

And if you want to run octoprint, a raspberri pi, camera, & power supply.