Wanted Thumbscrews

[Sharnbrook (Mike)]

Does anyone know of a source for the purchase of the knurled screws of the kind used for securing eyepieces, diagonals, reducers etc? I have lost a couple, and damaged one as well, and could do with some spares. Typically, the ones I need are all of different sizes, (screw pitch, diameter, and length) so it may be that I have to re-drill and re-tap all the holes, so that I have a standard thread, which would make replacement easier.

Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Regards,
Mike

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

I've just ordered a televue locking screw from Bintel with no problems other than it cost me $6!!!
Give them a shout.
Cheers
Doug

[davidgate]

Try "Small Parts & Bearings" - they really do have just about everthing.
Go to following link and click "T" for thumb screw.

http://www.smallparts.com.au/cgi-bin/store/product.pl

Dave G

[Sharnbrook (Mike)]

Thanks Dave and Doug,
Mike

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Mike,

Take your diagonals, adaptors etc to a Bolts & Fasteners shop. They can read the threads and supply the matching bolts in all sorts of lengths. And usually you will only pay anywhere from 50c to $2 per bolt at a bolt shop. Often you also have a choice of steel, Stainless, brass etc.

Good idea to get 2 or 3 of each as spares for when you lose them again.

[Sharnbrook (Mike)]

Thanks Ken,

Mike