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1. 
   UncleDunc | Dec 23, 2003 08:03am | #1

   How many do you need? Have you considered plating your own? Electroplating in small quantities is not technically difficult.

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   eddiefromAustralia | Dec 23, 2003 12:05pm | #2

   j,

   I replied to your original post.

   Here's a US supplier - google term was brass plated screw (no inverted commas)

   They're slotted head, not phillips drive but

   http://www.crafters-mart.com/Hardware/Brass_Plated_Screws/brass_plated_screws.html

   The google search also gave many more, but these guys probably could supply.

   Cheers and happy Xmas,

   eddie

3. 
   GHR | Dec 23, 2003 12:45pm | #3

   buy brass screws.

4. 
   JMartinsky | Dec 23, 2003 03:29pm | #4

   Where are you located?

   John

5. 
   PlaneWood | Dec 23, 2003 05:11pm | #5

   Change your requirements.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)
   PlaneWood

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   JohnWW | Dec 23, 2003 05:48pm | #6

   JMuir,

   I think part of your problem is that a #6 by 1 1/4 screw is something of an odd ball, very long for its diameter. 

   It is hard to picture an application where a screw of that size would be that much stronger than a commonly available #6 by 3/4, if the shorter screw was properly installed.  A long #6 would be relatively weak and likely to shear off before it was fully seated unless an overly large pilot hole was drilled and that would reduce the screws holding power to around the value for a 3/4 inch long screw in a smaller pilot hole. 

   If you need more holding power you are better off increasing the screw's diameter rather than its length, if the hardware you are attaching will allow it.  What are you trying to attach to what base material with #6 by 1 1/4 screws?  There may be a better alternative.

   John W.

   
   

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   DP | Dec 23, 2003 06:08pm | #7

   Contact Kenneth G. Lilly Fasteners, 302-366-7640.  They carry a greater variety of screws and fasteners than anyone I've ever dealt with.  If they don't happen to have exactly what you want, they probably can tell you if/where it's available.

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   johnhardy | Dec 23, 2003 06:51pm | #8

   Another option is to use a steel screw to "do the work" and then replace it with a brass screw for final assembly.

   John

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   Elcoholic | Dec 23, 2003 07:36pm | #9

   John,

   How's retirement going?  Hopefully you're finding plenty of time to use some of that boat load of wood.  The one-piece walnut frame turned out beatifully, really awesome wood.  I'm still saving the rest of the walnut for something special.

   Back on the subject of screws I use bunged combi-drive SuperSinkers whenever possible.  If I need to use brass screws for show the Fuller tapered drill/countersinks allow driving brass screws in all but the hardest wood without doing double work.  I haven't bought a set yet, but gunsmith's screwdrivers really make a difference with slotted screws.  You can order them from Brownell's http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=423&title=MAGNA-TIP%7e+UPDATE+SETJohn O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking

   Life is tough.  It's tougher if you're stupid - John Wayne

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   johnhardy | Dec 28, 2003 09:06pm | #10

   John,

   Retirement is going just fine. I spent the bulk of the last 3 months in Berkeley helping remodel my son's house. The wood pile is slowly shrinking, mostly because I've sold some ... the woodworking has been on hold while the work was going on.

   Could you send a pic of the frame in walnut you did? My personal e-mail is

   [email protected]

   Thanks,

   John