Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Stopped into the new Ace Hardware store in Fresno last week. Said to Sassparilla Kid, "Ya know... I hear they sell gun screws at these stores. Let's go check it out!" and wandered off to the fasteners aisle. Sure 'nuff, right there was a small drawer cabinet full of an assortment of gun screws! All sort and sizes ~ but how would you ever know exactly what you need? Simple! Each drawer had a bunch of THESE dudes - for the modest sum of only two dollars and forty-nine cents! A bargain, I thought... so brought this one home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Hmmm. That’s better than the one I got at Ace last year. Looks like I will have to find an Ace that has these. The one nearest me doesn’t carry gun screws. Of course, it’s a small store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Stopped into the new Ace Hardware store in Fresno last week. Said to Sassparilla Kid, "Ya know... I hear they sell gun screws at these stores. Let's go check it out!" and wandered off to the fasteners aisle. Sure 'nuff, right there was a small drawer cabinet full of an assortment of gun screws! All sort and sizes ~ but how would you ever know exactly what you need? Simple! Each drawer had a bunch of THESE dudes - for the modest sum of only two dollars and forty-nine cents! A bargain, I thought... so brought this one home. Sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlow4697 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Thanks will look at the local hardware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Be careful, made in China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Be careful, made in China What isn't? At least it doesn't have too many moving parts or batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Be careful, made in China Go to a machine shop and ask to check it with their GO-NO GO thread gauges. If it passes those it's good. Even if it isn't hardened the chances of wearing it out is minimal. Beats the heck out of spending money on the micrometers, thread wires, and thread pitch gauge sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On the subject of machinists tools, how did The Kid come out on the loss of his tools in that shop fire? How is his new job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Our local Ace Hardware store has gun screws but I've not seen that gauge. I found it on eBay for $8.00. Looks like that included shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Howdy, It would be nice if you let us in on the secret of what it is called. Those of us who have had the local ace dry up and blow away might be able to order one????? I just might drive by the one Ace in a couple counties and I might be able to get em to check inventory......if I knew what that thing is called...…. Best CR and how does it check out for those who are machinists???? I seem to run in to thread problems a lot. And ANY is too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 The top of it says "gun screw thread gauge " ADDED: A quick search on Google for gun screw thread gauge turned up a few hits. Looks like it is made by Hillman. Checking on my phone so a bit limited right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 Here are a couple more on-line sources: https://www.greatbrandsusa.com/hillman-fastener-h46274-heavy-duty-9-thread-gun-screw-guage/ $10.59 + $4.50 S&H = $15.09 https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Hillman-Gun-Screw-Thread-Gauge-/223432821904 $ 9.95 + $3.78 S&H = $13.73 Looks like Warden's found the best alternative source. Ya know... I'm gonna be back in Fresno on Wednesday. I just might pop into ACE and grab a handful for Christmas stocking stuffers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I have one of these. Brownells sells them with their logo. Yes these cost more but they are made in the USA, check a lot more screw sizes and provide other useful information. They sell one for Metric screws as well. Also available on Amazon Screw Chek’r SAE/ Inch Screw Thread Size Gauge (No. 1 to 5/16) 1/8 Inch Heavy Gauge Steel Screw Checker, Made in USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 6/19/2019 at 7:29 PM, Old Man Graybeard said: 6 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Our local Ace Hardware store has gun screws but I've not seen that gauge. I found it on eBay for $8.00. Looks like that included shipping. Found them in the tray with the screws GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Sedalia Dave said: I have one of these. Brownells sells them with their logo. Yes these cost more but they are made in the USA, check a lot more screw sizes and provide other useful information. They sell one for Metric screws as well. Also available on Amazon Screw Chek’r SAE/ Inch Screw Thread Size Gauge (No. 1 to 5/16) 1/8 Inch Heavy Gauge Steel Screw Checker, Made in USA That looks to be holes and a chart of drill and tap sizes. If the holes are not threaded, it won't tell you if you have a 6-40 or a 6-48 screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 45 minutes ago, Warden Callaway said: That looks to be holes and a chart of drill and tap sizes. If the holes are not threaded, it won't tell you if you have a 6-40 or a 6-48 screw. The LH row of holes are not threaded and are the proper clearance hole size. The remaining 3 rows are threaded. Here are the instructions for use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Howdy, Thanks, I sure couldn't read that.....not new glasses again.....please. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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