Sourcing torx / security head screws?

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stevet73
stevet73
NSW
241 posts
NSW, 241 posts
10 Sep 2022 8:29am
Got a couple of new (used) Axis front wings. I've always sourced my torx head screws from Bunnings but they don't have the sizes I need for these ones. Specifically:
M6 x 14mm & M8 x 16mm (ART 899)
M6 x 18mm (BSC 890)

I can only find the sizes I need online in mega packs and/or from China with a 'November ETA'. Im on the central coast NSW if that's relevant. Many thanks for any suggestions, Steve
Seajuice
Seajuice
NSW
919 posts
NSW, 919 posts
10 Sep 2022 12:27pm
Have you tried fastenerkits online? I purchased with them once on ebay.
They have m6 16 & 25mm. so looks like you may have to cut them.
I think a hacksaw should do it.
stevet73
stevet73
NSW
241 posts
NSW, 241 posts
10 Sep 2022 12:38pm
I just ordered some through Kitepower in Sydney.....they had some singles available......$3.75 each but at least I got them ASAP.
Seajuice
Seajuice
NSW
919 posts
NSW, 919 posts
10 Sep 2022 12:44pm
Good stuff.
Steven F
Steven F
NSW
73 posts
NSW, 73 posts
10 Sep 2022 1:08pm
Axis sell a nice kit for $55.
Steven F
Steven F
NSW
73 posts
NSW, 73 posts
10 Sep 2022 1:08pm
Axis sell a nice kit for $55.
Camarillo
Camarillo
369 posts
369 posts
10 Sep 2022 3:58pm
Axis should sell their foils with the right bolts included instead of forcing us to buy a complete set with b-grade tools.....
patronus
patronus
505 posts
505 posts
10 Sep 2022 8:07pm
Seajuice said..
Have you tried fastenerkits online? I purchased with them once on ebay.
They have m6 16 & 25mm. so looks like you may have to cut them.
I think a hacksaw should do it.


Found it hard to get a good finish that won't x thread the female. Before hacksawing I put some nuts on so removal will help form the thread, but still happens if not careful. Any tips?
Nov8
Nov8
QLD
48 posts
QLD, 48 posts
10 Sep 2022 11:20pm
Put a nut on the bolt then put the threaded end of the bolt into a drill (or better still a lathe). Spin the bolt and hold a hacksaw steadily against it. When the bolt is cut halfway through, use a file to make a 45 degree chamfer. Then complete the cut. File the end of the bolt flat. No crossthread dramas
mcrt
mcrt
643 posts
643 posts
11 Sep 2022 5:05am
Nov8 said..
Put a nut on the bolt then put the threaded end of the bolt into a drill (or better still a lathe). Spin the bolt and hold a hacksaw steadily against it. When the bolt is cut halfway through, use a file to make a 45 degree chamfer. Then complete the cut. File the end of the bolt flat. No crossthread dramas


This is a "why didnt i think of that" moment.
Thx!
Gorgo
Gorgo
VIC
5124 posts
VIC, 5124 posts
11 Sep 2022 7:42am
I get most of my screws from www.accu.co.uk/ they seem to have every kind of screw you could want. Delivery is fairly quick but a little expensive.

For more common screw types I just search on ebay. There's a shop in Qld somewhere that is fairly reasonably priced and ships pretty quickly. Look at the listings and you'll work it out.
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