Scary Leatherworks Report post Posted December 21, 2011 I have a Tandy swivel knife and the small brass screw that holds the blade needs replacing. Does anyone know where I can get one? I live in the middle of nowhere and the hardware store has wood screws and bolts. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted December 21, 2011 I have a Tandy swivel knife and the small brass screw that holds the blade needs replacing. Does anyone know where I can get one? I live in the middle of nowhere and the hardware store has wood screws and bolts. Thanks Might want to try this place... http://www.mcmaster.com/#screws/=fgqnrw You will need to know the dimensions though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted December 21, 2011 (edited) Ask your hardware guy for a #8 32tpi set screw, 1/8" long. If he doesn't have that you can get a 8-32 bolt and cut it to length, but you will want to buy a nut for it so you can remove it from the bolt after you cut it, this will help clean the threads so you don't bugger up the knife. http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INSRAR2&PMAKA=431-0058&PMPXNO=2622085 Edited December 22, 2011 by Tree Reaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Hobby store. Model airplane section. You want a set screw, a regular screw is way to soft to last. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Hobby store. Model airplane section. You want a set screw, a regular screw is way to soft to last. Aaron A regular bolt will get you by until you can get a set screw. The regular bolt won't be any softer than the brass screw he had but it will have a head on it which can interfere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted December 22, 2011 A regular bolt will get you by until you can get a set screw. The regular bolt won't be any softer than the brass screw he had but it will have a head on it which can interfere. I have to totally agree. If the correct screw was used in the first place, it would likely not need replacing today. Amazing the crap a company will do to save 1/5 of a cent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Most hardware stores have those boxes with the lift lids that have a pretty large selection of set screws and the clerks sometimes forget about them. Chances are they have them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scary Leatherworks Report post Posted December 22, 2011 excellent. thanks for the info. Armed with that maybe I can track it down, No hobby stores around here so that is out but with size and pitch maybe it'll turn up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyomingSlick Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Another possibility is to locate a local gunsmith. He should have a quality setscrew that will do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colttrainer Report post Posted December 22, 2011 screws that lock down tandies belt tips in the buckle sets work great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted December 22, 2011 You can cut a slot in a short length of 8-32 screw with a narrow hacksaw. The slot will be a little wide but works as long as you don't reef down like a muscleman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatdaddy Report post Posted December 22, 2011 I have a couple if I can find them. I'll send you one, it'll be awhile getting there over the holidays but it's yours if you want it. PM your address if you want and I will send it tomorrow. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
