Extra long screws for Dunlop Straploks

[franzbassist]

Hello all

I'm sure I've seen extra long screws for Dunlop Straploks somewhere in the past. I think they utilised a hex key rather than a Phillips screwdriver. Anyone know where I can find them?

Thanks

Gareth

[PlungerModerno]

A bit of a low tech solution - but surely a suitable wood screw "wood" do?


When I hear Allen/hex head I always think of machine screws. Maybe somebody put inserts in the one you saw, kinda like the way some people attach necks:
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[franzbassist]

Thanks for that.

My understanding is that the screw Dunlop use isn't your run of the mill head, so may not be easy to find a direct alternative. However, it's no big deal really.

Cheers

Gareth

[PlungerModerno]

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1476609200' post='3155520']
Thanks for that.

My understanding is that the screw Dunlop use isn't your run of the mill head, so may not be easy to find a direct alternative. However, it's no big deal really.

Cheers

Gareth
[/quote]

Ah - now that's something I hadn't considered!

According to the Dunlop site it's a fairly small headed screw (less broad than a similarly sized wood screw):
[url="http://www.jimdunlop.com/blog/how-to-install-straploks-a-step-by-step-pictorial/"]http://www.jimdunlop.com/blog/how-to-install-straploks-a-step-by-step-pictorial/[/url]


I'd wager a grinder or a lot of elbow grease and a file or sheet of emery paper might do the trick with a standard wood screw. Or find one with a suitably small head & correct thread. The site says a 7/64" drill bit for the screw, or 2.7781mm. Probably a 3mm screw? definately less than 4mm. Would need to get a set of calipers out to be sure!

[BassBod]

They are a slightly peculiar screw - very similar to a normal fender bridge/strap pin mounting screw, but with a slightly smaller head, that fits into the back of the strap button exactly (has a squared edge). They are also very soft and its easy to strip out the head if you haven't drilled quite deep enough. Trust me.

Despite this, still my favourite by far...

[NancyJohnson]

They will send you some if you need spares. Just contact them (I did).

You can't buy anything off the shelf that seems to fit.
P

[bibino]

I think you can find a standard screw for that. I use a normal screwdriver for mine, not a hex key.

[Grangur]

'scuse me for being thick, but why do you want longer screws? The strain on the screw is, after all, sideways, not out-wards. So if the hole is getting too big, fill the hole with a glued in cocktail-stick and keep with the same screw?

The original screw may, of course be chewed up, but that's another matter.