Guide Rail connector screws.

[WarnerConstCo.]

I would hope one can buy these or I could find out what pitch the thread is.

My rails have been riding around in my trailer and from the constant subtle bouncing I seem to have been losing those little screws.

I am lazy and I hate the parts finder thing on the website so, what is the part number for those screws?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Don't think it's on the electronic parts catalog.  I'll check with service tomorrow and let you know.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Don't think it's on the electronic parts catalog.  I'll check with service tomorrow and let you know.

Thanks because duct tape holding the rails together looks a little ghetto. [cool]

I felt like the 2 guys in Spaceballs that were combing the desert, when I was rooting through my trailer trying to find the dang screws. [big grin]

 

[Brice Burrell]

....I felt like the 2 guys in Spaceballs that were combing the desert, when I was rooting through my trailer trying to find the dang screws. [big grin]

Thanks Darcy, I needed a laugh tonight.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Having met Darcy, I'd guess that he really has a comb that big too.

The teeth are too far apart to find those tiny screws. [doh] [poke]

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Yeah, I found the duct tape way faster. [big grin]

 

[peter halle]

Looking for these?

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[Administrator_JSVN]

Show off...  [poke]

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Do they come in 100 count bags?

 

[peter halle]

The only reason I knew is that I had to order some.  The replacements come in a little zip lock bag.  I now take them out of the connector and put them in the bag.

I have ordered spare nuts and things for stuff that vibrates loose in transit.  If it comes loose in my trailer - HISTORY!  [embarassed]

Darcy, I am sure you can order as many as you need.

Peter

 

[harry_]

silicone caulk  can help with that. remove the screws, apply caulk and run them back in. the caulk provides just enough `tack` to help keep them from vibrating out, but not so much to make them a PITA to use.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I will have to try the caulk method.

I have been leaving the connectors in one of my rails vs. taking them off all the time and putting them in my saw case.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Report back if you give that a try.  Sounds like it could be a good tip if it works well.  Then again, we won't be able to sell Darcy $71 of screws.  [scratch chin]

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I still need some screws, maybe a 10 count bag.

I think it would cost you guys 5 bucks to process a CC transaction for 71 cents.

I should just put them back in the saw case.

 

[harry_]

Darcy,

My rails live in the back of my truck, with connectors in place. Sometimes it can be a month or more before they get used and the screws are always there.

I would imagine that if you work the screws a ton, you might have to re-apply from time to time. I generally do not have to turn my screws much more than 1/4 turn. Been over a year for me with out re-application.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

All I know is that it sucks to have a screw loose. [big grin]

 

[Nigel]

         

       I just retighten them all in the middle of the rails.They never move but the heads are wearing a bit.

 

[Rob-GB]

         

       I just retighten them all in the middle of the rails.They never move but the heads are wearing a bit.

Finding the right fit of slotted screwdriver head is a problem, the best fit I have found is the one thats comes with the Leatherman Surge, another great bit of kit. ;D

WarnerConstCo.

All I know is that it sucks to have a screw loose. [big grin]

Yeah! But, it is that loose screw is what keeps me sane! [big grin]

Rob.

 

[cuttwice]

Here's what I did.  I used the slotted screws which come w/the guide connectors to mount the connectors to one of my 1400 rails.  The connectors are slightly staggered so it's easier to connect to the second rail.  In the 4 holes that attach to the second rail, I used a set screw w/nylon tip so the rail doesn't get divots.  The screws are M6x6mm. I use the stainless ones so my hands and work stay clean of any rust, etc.

Here are the part numbers from McMaster:

• 93285A412; http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/3084/=ieg8yp
• 7389A23; Metric Hex Insert Bit, 1/4" Hex Shank, 3mm Hex

McMaster also has these available w/a brass tip or a flat tip for max surface contact.  The flat tip is the least expensive.

 

[Michael Kellough]

An old school cabinet makers screwdriver works best. They are straight sided like the screwdriver that came with old Bosch jig saws before tool-less blade change. Flared or parallel tip screwdrivers.