Where does one get screws to fit hinges?
The (door) hinges I buy come with screws that look like traditional wood screws (except that they are threaded to the top and Pozi), but I can't see anywhere to buy replacements (for when I have graunched the heads, or lost a couple).
Any ideas?
Is this some special kind of hinge? Why would the screws be anything special?
Screwfix. Lots of screws. Retail shops in many cities, or mail order. "Goldscrews" are your basic screws for everything. Try buying a mixed "trade pack"if you're starting out. If you prefer, Toolstation instead.
For magic screws (mostly on uPVC frames) Screwfix also sell many specialist ones.
For small screws, mostly on furniture, Spax make special "hinge screws". These have the head for a smaller size of screw, so you can fit a larger screw into a small head recess. Axminster tools sell them.
ERm, I've neve used special screws. The ones threaded all the way up seem to be like those you get with flatpack furniture, maybe they work better in crap board! Brian
I'm sure there are lots of non standard screws out there, but.... why?
Brian
Pozi in every conceivable size from 3mm up on Screwfix site
Screwfix sells the uPVC-type screws in boxes of 1000 - cheap enough per screw but around 15 quid for the few that I needed... I used various sizes of the stainless steel self-tappers. I was fitting new window hinges and some screws brought out most of the thread when undone and, of course, I dropped a couple which just disappeared on their fall to the ground.
for non standard jobs. The ones used by pvc frame fitters have a cutting edge so that they self tap their way through the steel box section inside plastic frames, often used for affixing cills etc.
The frames are fixed to the wall using anchor 'bolts', although they are actually screws that have a hex head rather than a slot or pozi, this is to prevent camout, to get a better fixing and, often more importantly, aid removal, as conventional screws often get mangled when being driven in.
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