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Old 21-04-2007, 3:49 PM   #1
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Funky screws?

Hi, I'm finishing off a diy subwoofer project this weekend and I think it would look quite smart if I could use socket head screws to mount the driver but I cannot find any anywhere!

There's loads of places to get socket head bolts but I need wood screws.

Any suggestions?
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can u explain more about what it is u are after?
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Old 21-04-2007, 4:43 PM   #3
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are any of these any good?

http://www.seas.co.uk/acatalog/HARDWARE.html

i know what u mean i think, i had a unit from mfi that i took apart and the screws were wood with an alen key shaped hole in the top, not sure if thats what u meant.
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http://www.madaboutsound.com/prod_det.asp?product_id=35

https://secure.wilmslow-audio.co.uk/...1a7de301495ba0

One or the other should see you right

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Hi, I'm finishing off a diy subwoofer project this weekend and I think it would look quite smart if I could use socket head screws to mount the driver but I cannot find any anywhere!

There's loads of places to get socket head bolts but I need wood screws.

Any suggestions?
try the screwfix site and search for spax screws as some of them need a torx bit to fit them
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Old 21-04-2007, 6:25 PM   #6
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ive just used normal woodscrews on the mdf units im making, dont see why he needs those for?
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Re: Funky screws?

Thanks for the replies, jason those were what I was after but I need them in black (could always spray them when fixed though)

http://www.madaboutsound.com/prod_det.asp?product_id=35
Steve, they look heavy duty dude! I godda have some.

Rich.
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Thanks for the replies, jason those were what I was after but I need them in black (could always spray them when fixed though)

http://www.madaboutsound.com/prod_det.asp?product_id=35
Steve, they look heavy duty dude! I godda have some.

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didnt know u were looking for the bolt style, ive just used normal screws and filled in any holes after.
looks good too.
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