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Posted: 10/29/2006 9:18:47 AM EDT

Does anyone know if the average hardware store stocks them?

FYI a Chicago screw is a flat headed screw that interfaces with a flat headed mate. One side is threaded outside and the other piece has inside threads. Think of the screws on leather belts and slings for holding two pieces of leather together.

M4-AK

Posted: 10/29/2006 9:29:40 AM EDT

[#1]

Go to www.google.com and type "Chicago screw".

Posted: 10/29/2006 9:30:19 AM EDT

[#2]

Are you anywhere close to Travis Hardware in cocoa?

They have EVERYTHING!

ETA if you only need two, Walmart has a $5.00 nylon sling that has a couple on one end.

Posted: 10/29/2006 9:30:42 AM EDT

[#3]

Seek out a tack store. They're used in saddlery extensively.

Posted: 10/29/2006 1:29:05 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Are you anywhere close to Travis Hardware in cocoa?

They have EVERYTHING!

ETA if you only need two, Walmart has a $5.00 nylon sling that has a couple on one end.

Yep, logically, I should just buy a spare sling. I need the screws for something else.

M4-AK

Posted: 10/29/2006 1:37:09 PM EDT

[#5]

Tack store or a leather working/shoe repair place....
They'll have them.

Posted: 10/29/2006 1:48:56 PM EDT

[#6]

yeah T-nuts or skateboard screws. Lowes has them in the parts bins in the hardware dept.

Posted: 10/29/2006 1:51:58 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Seek out a tack store. They're used in saddlery extensively.

+5000. This is likely the best place to find them.

Posted: 10/29/2006 1:54:55 PM EDT

[#8]

Try Wal-Mart in the craft section, or one of the craft stores like Michaels. Does Tandy have an online store. A belt / leather maker may have them as well.

Posted: 10/29/2006 4:17:01 PM EDT

[#9]

In the office furniture installation world, we call those "sex bolts", no kidding.

Also, try McMaster-Carr---THEY have everything. . .

Posted: 10/29/2006 8:39:05 PM EDT

[#10]

Tandy leather has them in sold brass, nickel plated brass, and mil-spec black,
AND in various lengths:

www.tandyleather.com/products.asp?dept=232

Posted: 11/14/2006 12:36:20 PM EDT

[#11]

I found some Chicago screws at a leather store for a buck apiece. Thanks for your help, it solved my problem.

M4-AK

Posted: 11/14/2006 12:38:08 PM EDT

[#12]

I googled "Chicago Screws" and it came up talking about the Assault Weapons Ban in Cook County.

Posted: 11/14/2006 12:49:21 PM EDT

[#13]

I allways knew them as sex bolts, and got them from MSC or Grainger

Grainger

MSC

Posted: 11/14/2006 1:10:02 PM EDT

[#14]

A tack shop or leather shop will have them.

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