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Post by traceaudio on Dec 9, 2021 22:19:52 GMT -6
Coming soon: 500 series thumb screws. No washers needed with these. The screw has an 82 degree slope that fits perfectly into the counter sync on 500 series faceplates. Will be offering these in 12 packs of black zinc and stainless steel. Would love to hear what color you guys would want if you picked up a pack.  Attachments:
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Post by drumsound on Dec 10, 2021 3:00:58 GMT -6
I'd prefer black.
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Post by gouge on Dec 10, 2021 4:39:36 GMT -6
Black for me too.
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Post by stratboy on Dec 10, 2021 7:00:26 GMT -6
Black.
However…
I posted about 500 Series rack screws earlier this year. I asked if there was a thread standard. It turns out there is not. I have Heritage, Lindell, Fredenstein and Radial 500 Series chassis. The Radial screws are different thread from the other three.
So…
What’s the thread of your new screw (which is a terrific idea IMO)? Metric or US? You might want to offer both.
And…
As I said in the old thread, I have a boatload of black metric that fit the rest. If you need a few. PM me.
And finally…
If you buy a used chassis, ask the seller to include the screws.
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Post by svart on Dec 10, 2021 7:52:48 GMT -6
500 series screws are usually 4-40. At least every one that I've used has been. 4-40 thumbscrews are available just about everywhere you can find fasteners.
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Post by drbill on Dec 10, 2021 8:41:19 GMT -6
I've had CAPI, API, Purple Sweet 10, Heritage and Radial racks. All took the same screws. I *think* (assumed) they were 4-40's. It's possible that the radial came with it's own screws and I used those, but I generally drop one or two along the way and reach for one of the dozen or so random screws that are always laying around. I've also used Radial's thumb screws (silver) in CAPI racks and others.
I've stripped a bunch of rack rail screws, but never stripped a 500 rack screw.
Silver or Black seems to be the best colors. I'm kind of ambivalent about them, but if the price was right, I might buy 100 or so.
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Post by traceaudio on Dec 10, 2021 9:28:00 GMT -6
I've had CAPI, API, Purple Sweet 10, Heritage and Radial racks. All took the same screws. I *think* (assumed) they were 4-40's. It's possible that the radial came with it's own screws and I used those, but I generally drop one or two along the way and reach for one of the dozen or so random screws that are always laying around. I've also used Radial's thumb screws (silver) in CAPI racks and others. I've stripped a bunch of rack rail screws, but never stripped a 500 rack screw. Silver or Black seems to be the best colors. I'm kind of ambivalent about them, but if the price was right, I might buy 100 or so. The screws will be 4-40 thread size since this is what most major manufactures use on their racks. Currently, we are looking to price a pack of 12 at at $14.99. Could probably work out a bulk deal if you were wanting to pick up a large quantity. |
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Post by traceaudio on Dec 10, 2021 9:29:12 GMT -6
Black. However… I posted about 500 Series rack screws earlier this year. I asked if there was a thread standard. It turns out there is not. I have Heritage, Lindell, Fredenstein and Radial 500 Series chassis. The Radial screws are different thread from the other three. So… What’s the thread of your new screw (which is a terrific idea IMO)? Metric or US? You might want to offer both. And… As I said in the old thread, I have a boatload of black metric that fit the rest. If you need a few. PM me. And finally… If you buy a used chassis, ask the seller to include the screws. We will currently be offering them in 4-40 as that is what most major manufacturers come with. We may carry M3 down the road if we find enough people request that thread size. |
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Post by stratboy on Dec 10, 2021 10:09:31 GMT -6
I've had CAPI, API, Purple Sweet 10, Heritage and Radial racks. All took the same screws. I *think* (assumed) they were 4-40's. It's possible that the radial came with it's own screws and I used those, but I generally drop one or two along the way and reach for one of the dozen or so random screws that are always laying around. I've also used Radial's thumb screws (silver) in CAPI racks and others. I've stripped a bunch of rack rail screws, but never stripped a 500 rack screw. Silver or Black seems to be the best colors. I'm kind of ambivalent about them, but if the price was right, I might buy 100 or so. I went back and checked again. The M3 screws fit all my chassis, except the Radial. That one takes 4-40. My Heritage is an OST-4. It takes M3, not 4-40. Who knows why. I’m guessing your Heritage is one of the bigger models, Dr Bill? So for reference, my list is: CAPI, API, Purple, Radial and (large?) Heritage = 4-40 Fredenstein, Lindell, Heritage OST-4 = M3 |
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Post by drbill on Dec 10, 2021 10:19:15 GMT -6
I've had CAPI, API, Purple Sweet 10, Heritage and Radial racks. All took the same screws. I *think* (assumed) they were 4-40's. It's possible that the radial came with it's own screws and I used those, but I generally drop one or two along the way and reach for one of the dozen or so random screws that are always laying around. I've also used Radial's thumb screws (silver) in CAPI racks and others. I've stripped a bunch of rack rail screws, but never stripped a 500 rack screw. Silver or Black seems to be the best colors. I'm kind of ambivalent about them, but if the price was right, I might buy 100 or so. I went back and checked again. The M3 screws fit all my chassis, except the Radial. That one takes 4-40. My Heritage is an OTA-4. It takes M3, not 4-40. Who knows why. I’m guessing your Heritage is one of the bigger models, Dr Bill? So for reference, my list is: CAPI, API, Purple, Radial and (large?) Heritage = 4-40 Fredenstein, Lindell = M3 Nope. It's the 4 channel one. Weird..... |
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Post by drbill on Dec 10, 2021 10:21:10 GMT -6
I've had CAPI, API, Purple Sweet 10, Heritage and Radial racks. All took the same screws. I *think* (assumed) they were 4-40's. It's possible that the radial came with it's own screws and I used those, but I generally drop one or two along the way and reach for one of the dozen or so random screws that are always laying around. I've also used Radial's thumb screws (silver) in CAPI racks and others. I've stripped a bunch of rack rail screws, but never stripped a 500 rack screw. Silver or Black seems to be the best colors. I'm kind of ambivalent about them, but if the price was right, I might buy 100 or so. The screws will be 4-40 thread size since this is what most major manufactures use on their racks. Currently, we are looking to price a pack of 12 at at $14.99. Could probably work out a bulk deal if you were wanting to pick up a large quantity. Thx. $1.25 a screw is too rich for my blood. If I only had one rack I might consider it - but I'd need over 150. I only have one rack that gets things pulled regularly - and that one already has Radial thumb screws. Cheers, |
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Post by stratboy on Dec 10, 2021 10:22:12 GMT -6
I went back and checked again. The M3 screws fit all my chassis, except the Radial. That one takes 4-40. My Heritage is an OTA-4. It takes M3, not 4-40. Who knows why. I’m guessing your Heritage is one of the bigger models, Dr Bill? So for reference, my list is: CAPI, API, Purple, Radial and (large?) Heritage = 4-40 Fredenstein, Lindell = M3 Nope. It's the 4 channel one. Weird..... Yeah, that’s really strange. I just swapped screws again. Same result. The M3 fits my OST-4 perfectly. The Radial 4-40 thumbscrew does not. |
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Post by drbill on Dec 10, 2021 10:22:51 GMT -6
Nope. It's the 4 channel one. Weird..... Yeah, that’s really strange. I just swapped screws again. Same result. The M3 fits my OST-4 perfectly. The Radial 4-40 thumbscrew does not. maybe they changed up at some point. Strange. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Dec 10, 2021 10:37:46 GMT -6
Coming soon: 500 series thumb screws. No washers needed with these. The screw has an 82 degree slope that fits perfectly into the counter sync on 500 series faceplates. Will be offering these in 12 packs of black zinc and stainless steel. Would love to hear what color you guys would want if you picked up a pack. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Black. Any news on printable patchbay labels? |
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Post by traceaudio on Dec 10, 2021 12:51:11 GMT -6
Coming soon: 500 series thumb screws. No washers needed with these. The screw has an 82 degree slope that fits perfectly into the counter sync on 500 series faceplates. Will be offering these in 12 packs of black zinc and stainless steel. Would love to hear what color you guys would want if you picked up a pack. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Black. Any news on printable patchbay labels? Still working on the custom label tool. Been very difficult to find a programmer who can accomplish the desired end result. -Ben |
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Post by jimroberts on Dec 10, 2021 14:51:28 GMT -6
Sign me up! I would buy a few packs in black.
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Post by tasteliketape on Dec 14, 2021 13:57:08 GMT -6
Black
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Post by ericn on Dec 16, 2021 11:10:51 GMT -6
Coming soon: 500 series thumb screws. No washers needed with these. The screw has an 82 degree slope that fits perfectly into the counter sync on 500 series faceplates. Will be offering these in 12 packs of black zinc and stainless steel. Would love to hear what color you guys would want if you picked up a pack. View AttachmentSign me up! My only concern, and this comes from buying most of my screws from non audio sources is how well the slot for the screw driver holds up, I have seen way to many get torn up when over tightened and then the screw cuts the hell out of your fingers ( not as big a deal for you normal people who can feel in your fingers but when your Purple turns red…) Tapered head is awesome but I would still use a small neoprene washer. |
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Post by Bat Lanyard on Dec 16, 2021 23:31:06 GMT -6
Would definitely pick up either silver or black.
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Post by ab101 on Dec 17, 2021 0:46:05 GMT -6
Silver or black. Thank you.
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Post by traceaudio on Dec 17, 2021 17:26:02 GMT -6
Coming soon: 500 series thumb screws. No washers needed with these. The screw has an 82 degree slope that fits perfectly into the counter sync on 500 series faceplates. Will be offering these in 12 packs of black zinc and stainless steel. Would love to hear what color you guys would want if you picked up a pack. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Sign me up! My only concern, and this comes from buying most of my screws from non audio sources is how well the slot for the screw driver holds up, I have seen way to many get torn up when over tightened and then the screw cuts the hell out of your fingers ( not as big a deal for you normal people who can feel in your fingers but when your Purple turns red…) Tapered head is awesome but I would still use a small neoprene washer. The idea is you'd finger tighten and only use a flat head if you want to tighten it down that extra 5%. In regards to a washer, It wont fit super well because of the counter sync. The screw will sit proud off the faceplate if you use a washer. Definitely more than welcome to do that if it doesn't bother you though. I am uploading a side view of the screw to show the counter sync more clearly. (New image added to top of thread) |
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Post by christophert on Dec 18, 2021 3:07:39 GMT -6
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