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How to fix this screw?
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Where can I order that screw and nyloc nuts?
The screw is 0.5x5.5cm but I don't know its pitch.0 -
Is there any place I can order the screw I want?
Also, what kind of bolts would be secure and not fall out?0 -
Local hardware place, or eBay.
Bolts and screws, (screws have a thread all the way along the shank, bolts only part way) are measured by the shank length, not including the head.
They're measured in mm not cm. so probably M5 X 50mm (going on your measurements, although there are other threads similar sizes) with whatever head you need.
If it's going into a threaded hole then the best way to stop a screw undoing is to use a drop of Loctite threadlock. There are various brands,0 -
Not sorted that out yet?0
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A screw shop.0
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