On 12 Mar 2006 12:07:32 -0800, wrote:

|I'm looking for a screw type for my B&D jigsaw. the bit that holds the
|blade in place. i have lost 1 of them and need to replace it. It's a
|bit tricky with just 1.
|
|The thread is like the screws used in electrical sockets, but what are
|they called.
|
|I took the remaining 1 to my local diy store who said they were machine
|screws and not available.
|
|Anyone know what they are called and where i can get them.

Most towns have a place which sells Nuts and bolts to the Trade.
Walk past the "TRADE ONLY" notice, and they will have whatever you want.
They are very amiable.
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