Spare hex screws for chuck

[Penllysbach]

I've managed to lose one of the screws from my CL2000 chuck, and looking to replace (and get spares!) and while £9 seems ok for a set, the postage of £7 is ridiculous. Anyone suggest alternative sources than Record or Axminster pls? Surely these are standard hex screws?
Thanks

 

[marcros]

which chuck is it? is it the RP2000?

if so, I have the same issue, that I need a set because the heads on mine are worn and sooner or later I am going to round the heads. They seem to be a non-standard head size. it was suggested getting something standard and shaping them with a file, but I haven't done that yet. I was planning to get some at a show, but then covid happened and the shows were cancelled.

 

[TheUnicorn]

Can you take another screw from the chuck and match it in store anywhere local to you?

 

[Penllysbach]

That's the next plan .... thanks

 

[Penllysbach]

which chuck is it? is it the RP2000?

if so, I have the same issue, that I need a set because the heads on mine are worn and sooner or later I am going to round the heads. They seem to be a non-standard head size. it was suggested getting something standard and shaping them with a file, but I haven't done that yet. I was planning to get some at a show, but then covid happened and the shows were cancelled.

Yes, RP, sorry

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Are we speaking of countersunk head screws? If so get standard HT screws of the correct size from ebay, put them in a battery drill and spin the rim on a moving grindstone for a minute - it reduces the diameter enough without affecting anything.

 

[GarF]

Yup, Socket Countersunk HT screws are the thing

 

[SVB]

As Phil says, metal lathe is gold star but battery drill and file is plenty good enough.

 

[Richard_C]

Just a thought.

I used to grumble about delivery charges, but then it struck me that it takes me and hour to get to Screwfix and back from where I live, and uses about £3.50 worth of fuel. The nearest specialist nut and bolt place is further and have to pay for public car park unless you are dead lucky. So - delivery can be a bit of a bargain - I use it a lot more these days. The £7 is probably a standard charge for small items, you could order 4 or 40 screws, and covers postage, packing, handling, admin. If you could go pick them up it might cost you as much.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

iirc I paid about £2.50 - £3 for twenty inc P&P. Not worth the botherof trying to find them locally.

 

[Penllysbach]

Tried our local (very good) store but no joy. However, I have ordered some online today ... watch this space; I will report back.
Thanks

 

[Penllysbach]

Just a thought.

I used to grumble about delivery charges, but then it struck me that it takes me and hour to get to Screwfix and back from where I live, and uses about £3.50 worth of fuel. The nearest specialist nut and bolt place is further and have to pay for public car park unless you are dead lucky. So - delivery can be a bit of a bargain - I use it a lot more these days. The £7 is probably a standard charge for small items, you could order 4 or 40 screws, and covers postage, packing, handling, admin. If you could go pick them up it might cost you as much.

I post off some of my work so know that actually the cost of the postage for these would be less than £1, so maybe being picky .. but ...
Living out in the sticks means our local hardware/building suppliers are stock most things and I try to use them whenever I can, and I can incorporate them into a dog walk.

 

[Penllysbach]

All sorted. Got some from these chaps www.boltbase.com £1.30 for 12! The Allen key is a size down on the other boots but that's fine.
You can go direct or via Amazon (4mm) M4 x 12 Black 10.9 Grade High Tensile Hex Socket Countersunk Screws Self Colour Allen Bolts DIN 7991-20 Pack: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[marcros]

All sorted. Got some from these chaps www.boltbase.com £1.30 for 12! The Allen key is a size down on the other boots but that's fine.
You can go direct or via Amazon (4mm) M4 x 12 Black 10.9 Grade High Tensile Hex Socket Countersunk Screws Self Colour Allen Bolts DIN 7991-20 Pack: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

thanks. do they fit straight off, or need filing down?

 

[Penllysbach]

Perfect, nothing to be done to them