[Hallicrafters] SX-28 Panel Screws

[Mike Everette]

Before ordering anything, go check with the local/neighborhood hardware store.  You might be surprised.

When I said 10-24 isn't a common size, I did NOT mean to imply that they are scarce as hens' teeth or even Unobtanium.  They are around.

73
Mike
W4DSE

--- On Wed, 9/28/11, Charlie T, K3ICH <pincon at erols.com> wrote:

> From: Charlie T, K3ICH <pincon at erols.com>
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-28 Panel Screws
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 9:09 AM
> Just went to their website and found
> it VERY easy to navigate and narrow 
> down the choices.  It was also very quick with no
> speed robbing "glitz", and 
> their prices seem right in line with other typical
> suppliers.
> 
> I sent them a question about the popular black oxide SS
> screws which 
> unfortunately, I couldn't find on the
> website.   Hopefully they have them.
> 
> Thanks for the hint, Charlie k3ICH
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Wilhite" <w5jo at brightok.net>
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 8:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-28 Panel Screws
> 
> 
> > Joe if you don't find them locally, then try here:
> >
> > http://www.boltdepot.com/Default.aspx
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Jim/W5JO
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> >
> >
> >
> >> I'm almost positive they are 10-24 screws.
> >>
> >> 10-24 is not a common thread today but the
> fastener stores either have
> >> or can get them for you, maybe even in black
> anodized.  Unless a store
> >> has shelf stock (not likely most of the time) the
> minimum order is
> >> usually 100 pieces (one box) but it's not that
> expensive.
> >>
> >> I was thinking the panel-to-cabinet screws were
> also 10-24, but maybe
> >> someone in their INFINITE wisdumb retapped the
> threads....
> >>
> >> 73
> >>
> >> Mike
> >> W4DSE
> >>
> >>
> >> --- On Mon, 9/26/11, Joe Connor <joeconnor53 at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >>>
> >>> Second, does anyone know the dimensions of the
> four screws
> >>> that attach the SX-28's front panel to the
> side panels of
> >>> the chassis? The screws that attach the radio
> to the cabinet
> >>> are 10/32 but they are not the correct size
> for attaching
> >>> the front panel to the chassis.
> >>>
> >>> As always, thank you for your help.
> >>>
> >>> Joe
> >>> Connor
> >
> >
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