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self screwing self tapping self doing everything type screws
I heard people talking about these screws before on here somewhere, I just wondered where you guys get them from, I get most my stuff from screwfix, and i have looked in many other places and cant seem to find them.
Would be helpful for fixing fascias to metal.
Thanks
Matt -
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Do you mean self drilling screws?
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you can find them here …
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat … ing+screws -
You can get self drilling screws with normal posi/philips heads.
Used widely in the manufacture of upvc window frames (but great for fixing signs to fascias etc).
I’ll see if I can dig out the supplier details.
Cheers
Joe -
We use self drilling/self tapping screws at work. They have a normal philips/posi head. Available in a number of lengths.
We buy them from Utility Fasteners in Northampton. Tel 01604 671038. Speak to Graham. We buy them 12,000 at a time I think, dunno if he does small quantities, but I’m sure he’ll help if he can.
Robert
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thanks guys, youve got me on track now, with the type of thing. What is grahams surname in northampton, dont suppose u know?
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You can’t beat a good self tapping screw (love1) 😕
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matt, you’re only 1/2 hr from me, i got few spare if required.
Hugh -
Matt We use them all the time, both with screw style head and bolt style head, they are also known as tek bolts so you might try asking for them if you have no joy on the other name.
Useful tip when using the bolt style, put a little blue tak in the socket to hold the bolt in place while you start it off, that way they don’t keep falling out when trying to get them in position
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thanks hugh, thats good of you to offer, i might take you up on that,although i could really do with ordering a load, that way i always have plenty, but thakyou for offering, do u use msn hugh?
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quote Matt Hards:What is grahams surname in northampton, dont suppose u know?
Sorry Matt I don’t know his surname – I know he’s south african, and I’m sure there’s only one Graham there.
Robert
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quote Matt Hards:thanks hugh, thats good of you to offer, i might take you up on that,although i could really do with ordering a load, that way i always have plenty, but thakyou for offering, do u use msn hugh?Would it not be good to have a live chatroom here as part of the forum?
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yes i think that would be a good addition,
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They are generally called Tek screws and most engineering supply companies will stock them. They arent that cheap though.
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quote Gav:They are generally called Tek screws and most engineering supply companies will stock them. They arent that cheap though.I get ’em from Hilti. Not too dear IIRC, and a very welcome addition to you tool box!!
Dave
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