[pianotech] Seeking large screws

Terry Farrell mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com
Fri Apr 30 14:13:15 MDT 2010


You're testing me, aren't you? I have a bunch of big 'ole screws  
laying around, perhaps I can help you. These are wood screws, yes? And  
what is the shank diameter of the "about size #18"?

Terry Farrell

On Apr 30, 2010, at 2:23 PM, Rob & Helen Goodale wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am in need of four oval head screws, (not flat or round head).  I  
> need them 4" in length and what appears to be about size #18.  Steel  
> is preferred over brass but I think I'd be willing to accept  
> either.  Stainless would be a great bonus but I have my doubts about  
> that one.
>
> These will be used to secure a band organ façade on a restoration  
> I'm working on.  These were commonly used on many piano plates so  
> surely someone must have a few rolling around in a coffee can under  
> a work bench.  New replacements are no longer available in 4".   The  
> maximum size available now appears to be 3".   I think about all the  
> old junk pianos I've tossed over the years which probably contained  
> exactly what I'm looking for!
>
> Rob Goodale, RPT
> Las Vegas, NV

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