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Small slotted brass screws? - Aram - 12-03-2018
Brusso makes these really nice, small, brass hinges.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CBW7PC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They include Phillips head brass screws. That's dumb. It's the wrong look. I bought #4 slotted brass screws from McMaster, and found that the heads are too large. They ride proud of the hinge and interfere with the box closing. Is there a source of slot-head brass screws with small enough heads to fit into these hinge countersinks?
Thanks.
RE: Small slotted brass screws? - acanthuscarver - 12-03-2018
(12-03-2018, 07:53 PM)Aram Wrote: Brusso makes these really nice, small, brass hinges.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CBW7PC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They include Phillips head brass screws. That's dumb. It's the wrong look. I bought #4 slotted brass screws from McMaster, and found that the heads are too large. They ride proud of the hinge and interfere with the box closing. Is there a source of slot-head brass screws with small enough heads to fit into these hinge countersinks?
Thanks.
Aram,
McMaster sells slotted #2 and #3 brass wood screws. https://www.mcmaster.com/brass-screws
Chuck Bender
RE: Small slotted brass screws? - Timberwolf - 12-03-2018
(12-03-2018, 07:53 PM)Aram Wrote: Brusso makes these really nice, small, brass hinges......
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CBW7PC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They include Phillips head brass screws. That's dumb. It's the wrong look. I bought #4 slotted brass screws from McMaster, and found that the heads are too large. They ride proud of the hinge and interfere with the box closing. Is there a source of slot-head brass screws with small enough heads to fit into these hinge countersinks?
Thanks.
You probably have more screws than needed for the hinges, so I would try chucking a screw in your lathe and filing the"flat" of the head until it seats correctly..Then, take a hacksaw blade and grind the "set" off the teeth....use it to deepen the slot if necessary..The blade {minus the set} should be about the right thickness and, with the "set" removed, it wont destroy the appearance of the screw..You could probably just chuck the screw in an electric drill chuck and achieve the same thing...To hold the screw while deepening the slot, first drive it a little way into a piloted hole in a block of softwood.
Another possible "fix" is just to countersink the holes in the hinges a little deeper. This would be my last choice because of the price of the hinges...it's doable but requires a bit of finesse.
RE: Small slotted brass screws? - Aram - 12-03-2018
(12-03-2018, 08:04 PM)acanthuscarver Wrote: Aram,
McMaster sells slotted #2 and #3 brass wood screws. https://www.mcmaster.com/brass-screws
Chuck Bender
Well now I feel stupid. I don't know why I had it in my head that they were #4 -- they may well be #2 or 3. Thanks!
RE: Small slotted brass screws? - bandit571 - 12-04-2018
Been getting a few from Hobby Lobby....might also check them out?
RE: Small slotted brass screws? - RonB1957 - 12-04-2018
(12-03-2018, 07:53 PM)Aram Wrote: Brusso makes these really nice, small, brass hinges.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CBW7PC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They include Phillips head brass screws. That's dumb. It's the wrong look. I bought #4 slotted brass screws from McMaster, and found that the heads are too large. They ride proud of the hinge and interfere with the box closing. Is there a source of slot-head brass screws with small enough heads to fit into these hinge countersinks?
Thanks.
I used to get a lot of small brass screws from these guys.
https://www.mcfeelys.com/screw-fastener-web-store.html
RE: Small slotted brass screws? - Tony Z - 12-04-2018
McMaster Carr or MSC.
RE: Small slotted brass screws? - bandit571 - 12-04-2018
Woodpile Fun! . www.hobbylobby.com
0.315 in. / 8mm length
RE: Small slotted brass screws? - JB in Upstate NY - 12-04-2018
(12-04-2018, 02:23 PM)bandit571 Wrote: Woodpile Fun! . www.hobbylobby.com
0.315 in. / 8mm length
If you have a Runnings store nearby they have an extensive collection of hardware including #2 and #3 solid brass flathead woodscrews.
RE: Small slotted brass screws? - Aram - 12-04-2018
...aaaaand of course, Brusso has a chart. This hinge is P/N JB-101. The screws are #2.
https://www.brusso.com/content/BrussoHardwareLLCInstallationTipsScrewSizeTable.pdf
I could have done my research first. Seriously.