Woodscrews

[Handsome Rob]

Totes random......

Do these things no longer exist? I'm trying like hell to find a single screw. #6x1" oval head woodscrew in steel. Not brass, not bronze, not stainless... just plain damn steel. 

I've tried everywhere & it seems like I can either buy 5000, or I can pay $12 + shipping for one. 

What. The actual. Hell?!

If anyone has some lying around, I'd be glad as heck for one. I'm doing a custom rifle build & need one final screw for my grip cap. Winchester are asking $12.39.......

 

[No_0ne]

Its an odd size/material request.  Not many common applications for plain screws, especially a  #6x1.  Since it's for a gun, you might try looking it up on Numrich or one of the other surplus gun parts sites, Liberty Tree, etc.

[billmeek]

Would this work?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-6-x-1-in-Silver-Zinc-Plated-Round-Interior-Exterior-Wood-Screws-14-Count/3035713

[Handsome Rob]

13 minutes ago, No_0ne said:

Its an odd size/material request.  Not many common applications for plain screws, especially a  #6x1.  Since it's for a gun, you might try looking it up on Numrich or one of the other surplus gun parts sites, Liberty Tree, etc.

Been all over there, done literally all of that. 

Nearest I can get is Track of the Wolf & the longest they carry is 5/8.

[Handsome Rob]

1 minute ago, billmeek said:

Would this work?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-6-x-1-in-Silver-Zinc-Plated-Round-Interior-Exterior-Wood-Screws-14-Count/3035713

Nope. It HAS to be an oval head, not round. 

[Handsome Rob]

I guess i'm going to have to pay winchester's asking price. 

Sh1t.....i paid $150 for a pair of sling swivels for it. I guess 12 bucks isn't that bad'

[billmeek]

This?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-6-x-1-in-Phillips-Oval-Head-Zinc-Plated-Wood-Screw-6-Pack-808121/204587436

[Handsome Rob]

17 minutes ago, billmeek said:

This?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-6-x-1-in-Phillips-Oval-Head-Zinc-Plated-Wood-Screw-6-Pack-808121/204587436

Noooope. Has to be slotted, not Phillips. 

[Grayfox54]

Local hardware store?  Is there a Fastenal store or contractor's supply near you? 

Edited February 5, 2021 by Grayfox54

[LeftySlade]

Since you're on Tullahoma Rob, might swing by Fastenal and see if they can accomadate your needs. 

[Handsome Rob]

I've tried Fastenall, Lowes, Home Depot, McMaster Carr, Hawkes Hardware & Tullahoma Builders Supply (who literally have everything ever made) & no. Stainless? No problem. Brass? Ten a penny. Steel? Non existant. 

[MacGyver]

If McMaster-Carr doesn’t have it, I’d stop looking and just spring for the one from Winchester.

[billmeek]

What you need is Hillman part number 6105:

https://hillmangroup.com/us/en/Fastening-Solutions/Fasteners/Screws/Wood-Screws/Zinc-Oval-Head-Slotted-Wood-Screws/p/6105

None of the usual suspects carry the Fas-Pak (quantity 22) in stock, but might be able to special order it for you.

I found one online source, but minimum shipping I believe is $8.95:

https://www.jmac.com/The_Hillman_Group_6105_p/HILLMAN-6105.htm

[TripleGGG]

I've been able to find some odd-ball screws and bolts at Ace Hardware. They've had stuff when nobody else did. 

[RED333]

Just my $0.02, sounds like you have spent a LOT of time trying to find the screw, what could you have done with this spent time working on other things. My time is very valuable to me and my family, stop spending time trying to save a few dollars when you can spend the time with your family.

After all you have found the screw.

[Handsome Rob]

1 hour ago, RED333 said:

Just my $0.02, sounds like you have spent a LOT of time trying to find the screw, what could you have done with this spent time working on other things. My time is very valuable to me and my family, stop spending time trying to save a few dollars when you can spend the time with your family.

After all you have found the screw.

I don't have family. I have work & I have this. 

I already put in 15 hours a day at work......

[MacGyver]

I found close in an old harbor freight assortment I had sitting around.  It's only 3/4" though.

We're going to need to see show and tell when you're done.

[Beltfed]

My father-in-law was a master cabinet maker.  I have coffee cans full of carbon steel wood screws.  I will look through them and see if I can find what you seek.

[Handsome Rob]

30 minutes ago, Beltfed said:

My father-in-law was a master cabinet maker.  I have coffee cans full of carbon steel wood screws.  I will look through them and see if I can find what you seek.

Thank you! I really appreciate it. 

 

48 minutes ago, MacGyver said:

I found close in an old harbor freight assortment I had sitting around.  It's only 3/4" though.

We're going to need to see show and tell when you're done.

Thanks Mac, it really needs to be an inch or inch and a quarter. 

Don't worry, you'll see it. My sling swivels arrive today & other than this screw, that's the final thing. 

[MP5_Rizzo]

Sent you a PM.

[ReeferMac]

Woodcrafters?

They have a store in Knox, gotta be two out by you...

[Handsome Rob]

Thanks for all the help guys, I really appreciate it! 

A couple of good friends have possibly found what I need & are going to mail them to me. 

[Johnny Rotten]

Did you try Poultry in chester? There not quit like Hawks but they have a good screw selection.

[Dirtshooter]

Just get it close and nail it rob. LOL If you stop and think about it in today's world about the only slotted screws are found in guns.

[Jeb48]

Finally remembered to look through my screw collection when I was in the shop this afternoon but came up close but no cigar. Had a nice nickel plated, right head, slot and length but #10. Even looked through the misc drawer. Sorry