Topic: 3/8" Screws for Delrin Bar?

[cashandkerouac]

does anyone know where i can score some 3/8" screws like the ones that came with Darktrain's delrin bars?  Robb didn't have any screws available when I contacted him a couple of months back.  Followinbob has risers for sale, but no screws.  the 3/8" screws are not hard to find with full threading.  the tough part is finding 3/8" screws with partial threading so that the screw spins freely when fully inserted into the delrin bar.  thanks. 

[dallman]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202209960?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=202209960&R=202209960#specifications

I am not sure if this is the right length, but I found them in a local Home Depot in a few useful lengths. Online is trickier because there is so much to go through.

[cashandkerouac]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202209960?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=202209960&R=202209960#specifications

I am not sure if this is the right length, but I found them in a local Home Depot in a few useful lengths. Online is trickier because there is so much to go through.

thanks.  those look like they might do the trick.  i'll make a trip to the local home depot this weekend and see if i can find them.  i'll also bring the delrin bar to make sure they fit and will report back.

[willndmb]

Here is a trick if you can't find half threaded ones..
Take a hose washer and put it between the bar and shock/riser
This allows you to tighten down and gives the freedom to line things up how you want just like the half thread screws

[tgakidis]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202209960?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=202209960&R=202209960#specifications

I am not sure if this is the right length, but I found them in a local Home Depot in a few useful lengths. Online is trickier because there is so much to go through.

I got black ones at True Value Hardware and used a file and filed down the part near the bottom so that the bolt will spin feely.  The picture below shows what i mean but the ones pictured are the machined ones Robb made.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

I have never understood why the plate is threaded.  Other than the center hole, I don't see any advantage.

Like in this case, it just creates more work and requires a special fastener.  It all significantly adds to the cost and complexity.  Maybe someone can clue me in.  My plates just use holes.

I'd drill the holes out and use regular bolts.

Same thing with risers.  Just use a longer bolt and a hollow bushing or piece of tube.  Cut up an old marker.

[tgakidis]

I have never understood why the plate is threaded.  Other than the center hole, I don't see any advantage.

Like in this case, it just creates more work and requires a special fastener.  It all significantly adds to the cost and complexity.  Maybe someone can clue me in.  My plates just use holes.

I'd drill the holes out and use regular bolts.

Same thing with risers.  Just use a longer bolt and a hollow bushing or piece of tube.  Cut up an old marker.

It prevents a bunch of stoner tapers from loosing there bolts.

[Ultfris101]

Like in this case, it just creates more work and requires a special fastener.  It all significantly adds to the cost and complexity.  Maybe someone can clue me in.  My plates just use holes.

I see your point, and there are certainly alternatives, but I know this helps me keep from losing the bolts.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

I see your point, and there are certainly alternatives, but I know this helps me keep from losing the bolts.

I... I had no idea...

Maybe thread them into the shockmounts when not in use?

[noahbickart]

I have never understood why the plate is threaded.  Other than the center hole, I don't see any advantage.

Like in this case, it just creates more work and requires a special fastener.  It all significantly adds to the cost and complexity.  Maybe someone can clue me in.  My plates just use holes.

I'd drill the holes out and use regular bolts.

Same thing with risers.  Just use a longer bolt and a hollow bushing or piece of tube.  Cut up an old marker.

I don't always use the center hole to attach to a clamp/stand. That's why.

[Ultfris101]

I see your point, and there are certainly alternatives, but I know this helps me keep from losing the bolts.

I... I had no idea...

Maybe thread them into the shockmounts when not in use?

Well, I have shockmounts for full bodies, and mounts for AKG actives, and ocktava mounts I use with the KCYs.....     Some of us keep things simple, some make things harder than they need to be in the interest of trying different stuff. Maybe someday I'll get down to a single set of mics or type of mounting gear, but not yet. Sometimes I tape bands in bars, sometimes I tape chamber music. Sometimes I tape my kids opening Christmas presents. I haven't settled on a single setup to cover all the possibilities yet and maybe I never will. Time will tell.

[vanark]

I got black ones at True Value Hardware and used a file and filed down the part near the bottom so that the bolt will spin feely.  The picture below shows what i mean but the ones pictured are the machined ones Robb made.

Ted, do you have pics of your DIY versions?  I went to the hardware store and the shorter lengths of the bolt had thread all the way to the bottom so if I need extras (and I'd like to have 1 or two in my bag for those situations where a mic tree is in order), a DIY version is probably sufficient.

[tgakidis]

I got black ones at True Value Hardware and used a file and filed down the part near the bottom so that the bolt will spin feely.  The picture below shows what i mean but the ones pictured are the machined ones Robb made.

Ted, do you have pics of your DIY versions?  I went to the hardware store and the shorter lengths of the bolt had thread all the way to the bottom so if I need extras (and I'd like to have 1 or two in my bag for those situations where a mic tree is in order), a DIY version is probably sufficient.

Correct the ones i got had threads all the way to the bottom.  I just filed down that section of the threads.  Easier then filing solid steel.

[followinbob]

the screws suck. you need knobs with an undercut like in the pictures. i have them but i would have to throw them in the lathe and plunge the undercut in. anyone interested can pm me.

[followinbob]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90095777@N03/9543501400/