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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293213 is a reply to message #293185] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 10:16   |
Ken Henderson
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I wish ALL screws had that type (Robertson) heads; they're MUCH easier to
install & remove than straight slotted or phillips (Fearson, Reed & Prince,
etc), and make more sense to me than Torx.
JMHO,
Ken H.
On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
> I found that Lowe's has the round head square drive screws. I just like
> the idea of having all the screws in the GMC. With the same drive heads.
> Bob Dunahugh78 GMC Mouse House.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293214 is a reply to message #293213] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 10:35 |
James Hupy
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I'm with you on that one Ken. I have a big selection of Robertson head
fasteners. Any time I replace any tapping screws in a GMC, I always replace
them with the Robertson screws. Mostly stainless steel. I drive them with
cordless drills with the clutch. Sure makes it a lot easier to remove them
when I have to work on the coaches again. The heads lock onto the drivers
if you use high quality bits. My fastener supplier usually provides me with
the bits, as I buy 500 or more screws at a time. Local company, likes the
business. JWID.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 8:16 AM, Ken Henderson
wrote:
> I wish ALL screws had that type (Robertson) heads; they're MUCH easier to
> install & remove than straight slotted or phillips (Fearson, Reed & Prince,
> etc), and make more sense to me than Torx.
>
> JMHO,
>
> Ken H.
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>
> On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM, Bob Dunahugh
> wrote:
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>> I found that Lowe's has the round head square drive screws. I just like
>> the idea of having all the screws in the GMC. With the same drive heads.
>> Bob Dunahugh78 GMC Mouse House.
>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293216 is a reply to message #293213] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 10:55 |
emerystora
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I buy them from McFeelys.com
I have been buying the square drive woodworking screws for years.
They also carry the Kreg tool screws and also metal screws.
Fast shipping and they often have good sales.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Dec 31, 2015, at 9:16 AM, Ken Henderson wrote:
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> I wish ALL screws had that type (Robertson) heads; they're MUCH easier to
> install & remove than straight slotted or phillips (Fearson, Reed & Prince,
> etc), and make more sense to me than Torx.
>
> JMHO,
>
> Ken H.
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>
>> On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
>>
>> I found that Lowe's has the round head square drive screws. I just like
>> the idea of having all the screws in the GMC. With the same drive heads.
>> Bob Dunahugh78 GMC Mouse House.
>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293229 is a reply to message #293213] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 14:37 |
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USAussie
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Ken,
Avion used clutch head screws: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives
When I looked at that list there are some I'd NEVER seen!
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Henderson
I wish ALL screws had that type (Robertson) heads; they're MUCH easier to
install & remove than straight slotted or phillips (Fearson, Reed & Prince,
etc), and make more sense to me than Torx.
JMHO,
Ken H.
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293231 is a reply to message #293229] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 14:46 |
emerystora
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A lot of the early RVs used clutch head. My 1969 and 1972 Dodge Travcos used them.
They stripped out easier than square head screws.
Emery Stora
> On Dec 31, 2015, at 1:37 PM, Robert Mueller wrote:
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> Ken,
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> Avion used clutch head screws: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives
>
> When I looked at that list there are some I'd NEVER seen!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Henderson
>
> I wish ALL screws had that type (Robertson) heads; they're MUCH easier to
> install & remove than straight slotted or phillips (Fearson, Reed & Prince,
> etc), and make more sense to me than Torx.
>
> JMHO,
>
> Ken H.
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293235 is a reply to message #293233] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 16:01 |
Hal StClair
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Woodworkers Supply carries them here (Albuquerque). Loved um' for years.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293239 is a reply to message #293185] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 16:38 |
jhbridges
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I learned (the hard way) when removing case screws on my various scooters to loosenn them with a hand impact tool. The option being to strip them and then trying to drill tyhe head off a hardend screw recessed into an aluminum case.
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293241 is a reply to message #293229] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 16:34 |
Ken Henderson
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I think I'd seen them all; but, thankfully, most of them rarely!
Too bad about those clutch heads you're stuck with. I presume you're
replacing them with Robertson when you manage to remove them. Thankfully,
even GM Corp. didn't use them for very long.
Ken H.
On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 3:37 PM, Robert Mueller
wrote:
> Ken,
>
> Avion used clutch head screws:
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives
>
> When I looked at that list there are some I'd NEVER seen!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Henderson
>
> I wish ALL screws had that type (Robertson) heads; they're MUCH easier to
> install & remove than straight slotted or phillips (Fearson, Reed & Prince,
> etc), and make more sense to me than Torx.
>
> JMHO,
>
> Ken H.
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293259 is a reply to message #293213] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 22:24 |
Bob de Kruyff
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Ken Henderson wrote on Thu, 31 December 2015 09:16I wish ALL screws had that type (Robertson) heads; they're MUCH easier to
install & remove than straight slotted or phillips (Fearson, Reed & Prince,
etc), and make more sense to me than Torx.
JMHO,
Ken H.
On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
> I found that Lowe's has the round head square drive screws. I just like
> the idea of having all the screws in the GMC. With the same drive heads.
> Bob Dunahugh78 GMC Mouse House.
> _______________________________________________
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They don't work well in a production environment. It's way to easy to snap the head off once the screw is seated.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293260 is a reply to message #293259] |
Thu, 31 December 2015 22:41 |
James Hupy
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That is why I always drive them with a cordless drill with an adjustable
clutch that slips at a preset value. Only the high quality tools have
accurate enough clutches. Black and Decker and offshore products are
useless in this application. But, your experience might vary. The really
inexpensive fasteners are problematic as well. The quality control is so
poor that one fastener will be fine and the next one will break off before
it is secure. CHEAP is not always a good thing in my experience. There
really is a difference between fasteners that are intended for critical
applications like military spec or aircraft, and common hardware stuff.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Dec 31, 2015 8:25 PM, "Bob de Kruyff" wrote:
> Ken Henderson wrote on Thu, 31 December 2015 09:16
>> I wish ALL screws had that type (Robertson) heads; they're MUCH easier to
>> install & remove than straight slotted or phillips (Fearson, Reed &
> Prince,
>> etc), and make more sense to me than Torx.
>>
>> JMHO,
>>
>> Ken H.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
>>
>>> I found that Lowe's has the round head square drive screws. I just
> like
>>> the idea of having all the screws in the GMC. With the same drive
> heads.
>>> Bob Dunahugh78 GMC Mouse House.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
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> They don't work well in a production environment. It's way to easy to snap
> the head off once the screw is seated.
> --
> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Found a source for original RV screws. [message #293261 is a reply to message #293259] |
Fri, 01 January 2016 00:11 |
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USAussie
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Bob,
I agree that when fastening two solid parts with a fastener such as a clutch head or Robertson head would not be a good idea,
Avion used the clutch heads to fasten "semi-hard" parts such as the cabinets, wall panels, ceiling panels, furnace ducting straps,
etc to each other or the aluminum body frame. I found them sunk into the wood frequently.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob de Kruyff
They don't work well in a production environment. It's way to easy to snap the head off once the screw is seated.
--
Bob
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'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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