"Dave Daniel" <kc0wjn@...> writes:
Also, check Fastenal. Their only downside is that one has to purchase a bag, but the cost works out to much less than $4 per fastener.
Would Fastenal have this? It's a OEM/non-standard part. I reached out to
a number of large fastener retailers and they all said they didn't have
it (and wouldn't have something specialized like this). I expect you
could get them custom-made if you ordered in quantity.
I also considered modifying existing screws to work, but I don't think
it would work: the screw shaft where the slot for the retaining ring is
cut needs to be thicker than normal screws of that size. If you did
manage to get something to work I expect it would be fragile, and I
wouldn't want to run the risk of a deheaded screw getting stuck in the
instrument.
If I had a lathe I'd consider making them myself.
Matt
