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Andy Dingley
 
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Default Sheet metal screw suppliers.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:51:04 -0000, "Tim Downie"
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Anyone know where I can get sheet metal screws like the ones here?


PC case screws (the coarse thread ones). I imagine most of us have a
surplus by now.

You'll need an awl (NOT a drill) to start the holes. This sort of
self-drilling screw won't self drill into a shoe sole anyway, unless
you cut the threaded part off and use it in a drill chuck. Trying to
drive a spike-ended screw in wth just a screwdriver is going to slip
and skewer yourself.

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