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Default Socketless Cap Screws


"William Bagwell" wrote in message
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Yes, socket*less* cap screws. As in no hole to insert a hex key, but other
wise
the same shape and height as the head on a socket head cap screw. Roughly
5/16"
to 3/8" X short, standard or metric, course or fine thread, grade,
material
unimportant. Does have to be metal... Thought about ordering shoulder
bolts and
cutting the head off. May end up going this route but looking for a less
expensive and labor intensive solution since I may need as many as 50.

Could possibly live with an acorn head if it lacked wrench flats, but
prefer
the cylindrical over bullet shape.
--
William


Use a round standoff on a threaded rod with the end of the rod flush with
the top of the standoff.

OR use one these (they are expensive):
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/rou...rch&sst=subset

OR fill the head of a socket screw with brazing material

Or use a chrome cap plug like these:
http://www.cyclesolutions.net/product/sku-BBP-3-101

OR use a knurled thumb screw

However without disclosing exactly what you are doing, you probably will not
get a really optimal answer.