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source for escutcheon screws - keith49vj3 - 11-01-2017

Can someone recommend a source for those miniature wood screws that Philco used to attach escutcheons?   I need some for my 41-250 but I've often wonder where to buy them and what size are they?
Thanks,
Keith

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RE: source for escutcheon screws - Steve Davis - 11-01-2017

Keith, take a look here     https://www.mcmaster.com/#tapping-screws/=1a2gin0

item number 92407A077 might be a good choice.

Steve

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RE: source for escutcheon screws - keith49vj3 - 11-01-2017

Thanks Steve, I tried searching on ebay but was able to filter on size.
Keith

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RE: source for escutcheon screws - Radioroslyn - 11-01-2017

http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=17129

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RE: source for escutcheon screws - Ron Ramirez - 11-01-2017

The originals were darkened brass, oval head, Phillips screws. Maybe 1/4" long, going from memory here, maybe 3/8". #2 sounds right.

(Edit: Now, having seen the thread Terry referenced just above, #2 x 3/8" does sound right. But the head was oval, not round, made for a Phillips bit.)

I remember finding some in a hardware store many years ago. I should have bought every one they had, I guess...I haven't seen any like that since. The ones I found that time were identical to the original Philco screws.

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