Meade LX200 bolts/screws

[chrisp9au]

I've managed to lose 3 little bolts on my LX200, old age is a curse!

See attached pics, 6mm long, from the rear exterior casing.

Please PM me if you can assist. Thank you.

[Merlin66]

Chris, I have some small screws left over from when I had the Meade SCT's.
May take me a day or so to re-find them.
Ken

[chrisp9au]

Good on you Ken!
I still owe you for postage on that Accufocus unit.
Give me a total and some bank details and I'll fix it up.
Cheers, Chris

[Merlin66]

Chris,
Sorry mate I've been unable to find them.
I may have "donated" them to someone else in the past.
If they do turn up I'll certainly let you know.
ken

[chrisp9au]

Such is life, there's so much to lose.

Thanks Ken.

So I'm still looking for some of these thingies...

Has anyone seen my marbles? :P

[FlashDrive]

Chris..... I have a container of different sizes of these.

I don't have a clue what size you need ...??

I maybe able to help you if you can tell me.

Free for you if I have what you need ... $50.00 Postage .... :whistle:...nah...just kidding .... anyway free , and I'll even throw in the postage.

Knowing our luck, they'll be M6 Size

Col.

[chrisp9au]

Thanks Col,
Not able to measure the gauge of these I'm afraid.
I've taken the attached pics trying to get a reference for you.
I know that I had to use an imperial Allen key to remove them, 3/32
Overall length = 8mm, thread length = 6mm, side on I see 6 threads.
Hope that helps a bit, and thank you so much for taking the trouble! :thumbsup:
Cheers, Chris

[Sitt]

This will help from Bunnings if you're unsure of thread sizes - very handy for your toolbox too https://www.bunnings.com.au/sutton-tools-ezi-sizer-gauge_p6270572

[Outcast]

Chris,

If you are able to take them to a specialist bolt store they should be able to tell you what size, thread pitch, etc... everything you will need to know.

In Cairns I use Boltmasters, not sure what the equivalent is in Victoria, a google search should turn up something.

Despite Col's very generous offer, I doubt replacements will cost you much... Last time I bought half a dozen or so bolts, washers & nuts of similarly small size, I think I got change from $5

Hope this is helpful

[chrisp9au]

Thanks Simon, I'll pick one up next trip to Bunnings! :thumbsup:

[chrisp9au]

Thanks Carlton!

[rrussell1962]

I have ordered from this supplier in Brisbane many times. Here are some socket head cup screws that take a 3/32 allen key.
https://www.smallparts.com.au/store/item/sc042c006bsks4/?v=7413

[chrisp9au]

Thank you rrussell1962 :thumbsup: