[Hallicrafters] SX-42 capacitor cover plate screws

[Julian Bunn]

I think I found some thumb screws from a computer case that fitted, and 
looked pretty
close. You may want to check on Ebay, which is where I bought mine ...

Julian

roy.morgan at nist.gov wrote:
> Quoting Waldo Magnuson <magnuson at mac.com>:
>
>   
>> Does anyone know of a source of the screws used in the cover plate in 
>> the SX-42? 
>>     
>
> Skip,
>
> I happen to have one on the bench here now. The screws are knurled thumb screws
> and the originals were chrome or cad plated, I believe.  The ones on this radio
> are unfinished brass.  They are 6-32 threads.
>
> McMaster Carr is likely the best source, 
> http://www.mcmaster.com/
> washer face thumb screws
> Part Number:  92421A148  $12.33 per Pack of 25  Brass
> Stainless ones are cheaper
>
>
> but Small Parts in FL will also have them (at higher prices no doubt).
> http://www.smallparts.com/
> Part no TSB-0632-08  $8.80 for ten
> http://www.smallparts.com/products/descriptions/tsb.cfm
>
> The above ones are 6-32 1/2 inch thread length.. Check what you need but I think
> this is the right size.
>
> Roy
>
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