Socket Cap Wood screw!

[KaHuNaZ]

Hey guys, Im trying to find a 1-1/2" Socket cap wood screw. Ive been looking for the last few months and I cant seem to find any. Id like the head to look like this:

The ones I had were from an Infinity component set my buddy got from Best Buy. I tried asking the installers if they had any, but they had no clue what I was talking about even though I showed them a screw.
I found a similar one on parts express, but its been out of stock for the last few months. http://www.parts-express.com/tc-sounds-driver-mounting-wood-screws-8-x-1-1-2-8-pcs--293-685 The heads seem a little taller, but I can pre drill to sink it in further. Do any of you guys know where I can find these screws?

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I'm assuming since you put that picture up, the head needs to be that deep?

And these type would not work...? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M7-x-70mm...NITURE-FITTING-SPEAKER-ASSEMBLY-/200832425772

 

[KaHuNaZ]

Its probably hard to tell from the pic, but the head is not sunk in. Im using it for these

I built one for a buddy and gave him the screws I was using. I am just looking to replace them and possibly order extras for other projects. any wood screw will work, but I am looking for the socket cap style for the way they look.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Gotchya. So the long head is simply for form, correct? (I mean for your uses).

 

[nine4gmc]

could you substitute with a socket head bolt and t-nut or regular nut?

 

[KaHuNaZ]

Gotchya. So the long head is simply for form, correct? (I mean for your uses).

Yes. Simply for form. Ive tried a bunch of other screws, but I like the socket cap the best. I guess that's why a lot of manufacturers use them to mount their drivers.

could you substitute with a socket head bolt and t-nut or regular nut?

I don't think those will work. The screws hold the face board to the rest of the speaker box itself. There is nowhere to mount a t-nut or regular nut. I want to be able to just pop the front off to replace or repair the drivers.

 

[Holt]

I have some but I pulled them out of a old speaker. Maybe hit a pawn shop or thrift store and buy a cheap pair to take from.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

I have some but I pulled them out of a old speaker. Maybe hit a pawn shop or thrift store and buy a cheap pair to take from.

I have a bunch that I have pulled from bookshelf speakers, but they are all under 1". I need something 1-1/2" or bigger.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Have you looked through McMaster Carr? IDK how much wood screw type stuff they have....

 

[2WheelsOnly]

This Euro site has this type of speaker screw. I just did a quick search but there are probably other sites like this.

http://www.europe-audio.com/Product.asp?Product_ID=5060

 

[superautobacs]

Kreg's pan head screw came to my mind, but it doesn't fit your length requirement as 1" is their longest length in coarse thread. ...maybe the square Robertson drive isn't aesthetically pleasing either??

If you're ok with fine thread, they have up to 1.5" in the pan head style: http://www.woodcraft.com/family/2004878/kreg-selftapping-pocket-hole-screws.aspx

 

[Kevin54]

Hey guys, Im trying to find a 1-1/2" Socket cap wood screw. Ive been looking for the last few months and I cant seem to find any. Id like the head to look like this:

The ones I had were from an Infinity component set my buddy got from Best Buy. I tried asking the installers if they had any, but they had no clue what I was talking about even though I showed them a screw.
I found a similar one on parts express, but its been out of stock for the last few months. http://www.parts-express.com/tc-sounds-driver-mounting-wood-screws-8-x-1-1-2-8-pcs--293-685 The heads seem a little taller, but I can pre drill to sink it in further. Do any of you guys know where I can find these screws?

If that is a wood screw, that is the first time in my almost 58 years of living that I ever saw one.

I'll be damned, check this out. Click on the pic and in the bottom R.H. corner the link will pop up. You should be able to find a few suppliers. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...51696661CE30DD609B1585773305C168B&FORM=IQFRBA

 

[Givl Reggin]

Those in your picture aren't wood screws, they're sheet metal screws-

http://www.fastener-express.com/socket-head-sheet-metal-screws-alloy-steel.aspx

http://www.microfasteners.com/home.php?cat=694

 

[skruft]

I have not seen wood screws with that head and hex drive. They are common as machine screws though.

 

[MFolks]

Wood will take coarse threaded fasteners like 1/4-20 if you tap it first, so I'd imagine 1/2-13 should work too, just don't over tighten the screw. What type of wood being used?

 

[srmofo]

Look for trim screws. They will have a torx fastener but the head is the correct shape just a bit smaller.

Grk makes the ones I'm thinking of. Sold at home depot

 

[sparky5982]

Would it work to glue in a threaded insert or bushing and use a normal SHCS?

 

[sselander]

different terminology?

from a German web site:

"Hexagon socket wood screws,
black, self-cutting, for stable and elegant speaker mounting."

http://www.lautsprechershop.de/monacor/monacor_gehaeusebau_schrauben_en.htm

Here is an American source:
Screw Size 8, 1" Hex Socket Head, Black Ox & Wax Finish
Price: $0.29 (each)
Product ID : oxsocket8x1
Manufacturer: Madisound

http://www.madisoundspeakerstore.co...size-8-1-hex-socket-head-black-ox-wax-finish/

 

[Rico.]

Ummmm.... Is it just me that thinks that this should be posted in the thread of awesome.

 

[Regnar]

If this is just for looks you could just drill and tap the wood. I would use a course thread and apply super glue afterwards. Wood actually taps very nicely and the super glue will keep the threads intact.

 

[djjsr]

Very unusual. I think I must need some of those for something.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

This is the screw I have left over:

Kreg's pan head screw came to my mind, but it doesn't fit your length requirement as 1" is their longest length in coarse thread. ...maybe the square Robertson drive isn't aesthetically pleasing either??

If you're ok with fine thread, they have up to 1.5" in the pan head style: http://www.woodcraft.com/family/2004878/kreg-selftapping-pocket-hole-screws.aspx

Those don't look too bad. I don't know how well the fine thread would work though.

Those in your picture aren't wood screws, they're sheet metal screws-

http://www.fastener-express.com/socket-head-sheet-metal-screws-alloy-steel.aspx

http://www.microfasteners.com/home.php?cat=694

Ive heard them called both, but it makes sense as the screw Im looking for was used to mount the driver to a car door. I have very similar, but shorter screws that were used to mount drivers/parts to wood.

Wood will take coarse threaded fasteners like 1/4-20 if you tap it first, so I'd imagine 1/2-13 should work too, just don't over tighten the screw. What type of wood being used?

The front board is poplar and the rest of the box is mdf.

Would it work to glue in a threaded insert or bushing and use a normal SHCS?

That might work. I found a pic of threaded inserts this morning, but I don't know how well those will work on 1/2"mdf.

 

[sselander]

another term used, Socket Head Sheet Metal Screws

http://www.fastener-express.com/socket-head-sheet-metal-screws-alloy-steel.aspx

web site has 11 different sizes, these are black finish

 

[pauls_workshop]

Yes, those long ones are sheet metal screws with the course thread, also would work just fine as course wood screws. You probably do not want to try any fine threaded screw with wood - won't hold at all.

This idea does look neat on the husky boom box! - Paul

 

[coldfoot_luke]

It's a few extra steps, but why not use normal socket head bolts and threaded inserts for the wood? I do that with most of my woodworking projects.