In article , MikeB wrote:
We have glass-fronted bookcases in our den. The glass is kept in place
by a kind of screw-in clip (pictures he
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/18dd435f.jpg
and
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/325e3221.jpg)

I don't know what to call these things, and I don't know where to buy
them.

I'm not sure either. Try taking sharper photos, then crosspost your question
to the rec.woodworking group.

I tried the large home-improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowes), but
only got blank stares. The only ACE hardware I know of near me closed
some time back. If I can figure out what the correct name for these
things are, I might be able to order some online?

Probably. Try looking at
Lee Valley Tools www.leevalley.com
Woodworker's Hardware www.wwhardware.com
Rockler Woodworking & Hardware www.rockler.com
Woodcraft www.woodcraft.com

I live in the DFW area of Texas, so if you know of a local store that
stock these things, I'd also really appreciate it.

I'm sure there must be a Rockler or Woodcraft store somewhere in the DFW metro
area; check the store finders on their web sites.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.