Where to purchase plastic thumb screws
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here's similar, might give you some search ideas https://www.ebay.com/itm/402956998810?hash=item5dd21bd89a:g:pzUAAOSwaF1gL1~o
four.cycle
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ACE Hardware in their "Hillman" bins.
They got everything.
They got everything.
06 DIESEL
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McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.
www.mcmaster.com
bwringer
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Any idea what thread size/pitch that is?
McMaster's plastic thumb screws only go up to 3/8-16" in barleycorns; no metric or larger sizes.
www.mcmaster.com
Or, just get metal screws.
Or, make some from plastic threaded rod.
www.mcmaster.com
Or, get a die and some plastic rod and make your own.
McMaster's plastic thumb screws only go up to 3/8-16" in barleycorns; no metric or larger sizes.
McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.
www.mcmaster.com
Or, just get metal screws.
Or, make some from plastic threaded rod.
McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.
www.mcmaster.com
Or, get a die and some plastic rod and make your own.
mike93lx
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How big? That pic makes them look quite large and my first thought was plumbing fittings, but maybe they are smaller than they appear.
I bought some from Grainger clearance (5/16") .....
It’s pretty big. HERE is the link to the dolly. It fits 5 gallon bucket.
mike93lx
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Looks like around 1" OD. I wonder if it's NPT.
RTM
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3/8-16 x 3/4 is the biggest I'm turning up on ebay
Here are some 1/2-13, but you gotta buy a bunch. Maybe find out who bought some last?
www.biscoind.com
These guys carry the same brand, but sell singles, they may have the 1/2"
New 10 Pack White High Velocity HV Thumb Screws 3/8 x 3/4" Hurricane Shutters | eBay
10 Pack White High Velocity HV Thumb Screws 3/8 x 3/4" for Hurricane Shutters.
www.ebay.com
Here are some 1/2-13, but you gotta buy a bunch. Maybe find out who bought some last?
0950013150TB|Micro Plastics Inc|Thumb Screws|bisco industries - bisco industries
Get pricing, availability, and datasheets for 0950013150TB. Ship from 7 warehouses. bisco is the distributor source for Micro Plastics Inc Thumb Screws.
These guys carry the same brand, but sell singles, they may have the 1/2"
mike93lx
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This would be perfect for someone with a 3D printer...
bwringer
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Yeah, but HOW big?
These things would make a nice little bit of lathe practice for someone (many people start learning by machining plastic), but they're gonna need an actual measurement of diameter and thread pitch.
I'd contact the seller or supplier to see if parts are available. Maybe you've already done that.
But realistically, for $40, it's probably cheapest and fastest by far to just buy a new dolly. I'd add a leash to these thumb screws; it's kind of a stupid design, honestly. Fine pitch plastic threads through a thin layer of plastic are completely doomed if they're ever used very much.
rlitman
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RTM
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Suspect it’s a stock picture
MAD
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You can order a replacement set here: https://www.gritguard.com/product-p/ggbd-bolts.htm