Screws for Plastic Window Frames

[abwehrly42]

I replaced the glass in a pair of french doors. There is a plastic frame that sandwiches the glass in place. Several of the screws were missing. I found replacements online, but with shipping I am looking at $13 for a handful of screws. Does anyone know of a cheaper source? They are 1.5" in length.

Door Glass Frame Screws (pack of 20)

Pack of 20 screws for securing the frames that hold glass into a door. Compatible with many door glass brands including RSL, Novatech, ODL, Western Reflections, Masonite, Jeldwen, Thermatru, and others. Please select for: injection molded (plastic) frames, flat tip, standard 1.5" length vinyl...

peasedoors.com

 

[The Cobbler]

I've used course thread drywall screws for that

 

[PCustoms]

I replaced the glass in a pair of french doors. There is a plastic frame that sandwiches the glass in place. Several of the screws were missing. I found replacements online, but with shipping I am looking at $13 for a handful of screws. Does anyone know of a cheaper source? They are 1.5" in length.

Door Glass Frame Screws (pack of 20)

Pack of 20 screws for securing the frames that hold glass into a door. Compatible with many door glass brands including RSL, Novatech, ODL, Western Reflections, Masonite, Jeldwen, Thermatru, and others. Please select for: injection molded (plastic) frames, flat tip, standard 1.5" length vinyl...

peasedoors.com

That's some sort of self tapping screw for plastic bosses, tons of options and not usually sold in small packs.

I'd take one to a hardware store and buy the closest (don't go larger, go smaller) pan head sheet metal screws I could find.

 

[Adaylate]

Glass shop.

 

[rlitman]

That's some sort of self tapping screw for plastic bosses, tons of options and not usually sold in small packs.

I'd take one to a hardware store and buy the closest (don't go larger, go smaller) pan head sheet metal screws I could find.

+1 The only difference between this and a pan head sheet metal screw is the blunt tip. You can always grind the sheet metal screw's pointed tip flat.

 

[The Cobbler]

only difference between this and a pan head sheet metal screw is the blunt tip. You can always grind

the blunt tip or sharp tip will have no difference in holding. just be sure not to go longer & pop thru the trim on the other side

 

[no704]

If they were in the holes before I would not **** around and try and re tap plastic threads. Spend the 13 bucks