[Johnson] Those long screws & paint

[Jim]

You are better off with the combination head.  Those pan heads are a pain to 
get a bite on.
I made mine from threaded rod and epoxied nuts and a washer on the end, much 
easier to use.

Jim


> So I decided that if I was going to repaint this thing, it was time to
> do something about those long screws.
>
> Mine came with only one, so I ginned up some threaded brass rod with cap
> nuts and finishing washers.  This worked fine but of course they didn't
> look right.  The long screws are on Ebay for about three for $25 plus $7
> shipping.  Not a chance.
>
> I took my one stock screw down to Maryville Hardware & Fastener.  The
> guy didn't quite laugh but I asked him about something I'd imagined I'd
> seen somewhere.  That is, a pan head with an internall thread to take
> the threaded rod.  He knew exactly what I was talking about and had a
> selection.  They come with a screw and matching female piece for about
> $1.25 each in the length I bought.  My only complaint is that they're
> combination head instead of slot which seems to be universal these days.
>
> He told me what they were called, but I'm embarrassed to say I've
> forgotten already.  He did say that they were used in place of rivets.
>
> Harry, KT4AE
> Maryville, Tennessee
>