On Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:40:18 GMT, Cosmopolite
wrote:

Does anyone know the proper name for the rivet ( pin ) type , round head
fastners with spiral shank, that are used to attach metal plates to
equipment ? You drill a blind hole and drive them in.

I need to purchase some, but cannot find them, due to not knowing what
name to look for.

TIA

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Search on drive screws. These may be what you are looking for. Or
not.

Errol Groff