Skip to content
Woodworking Masterclasses
Facebook Instagram
  • Register Now
  • Video Library
  • GalleryExpand
    • Bedside Cabinet GalleryExpand
      • Assembly Table Gallery
      • Bathroom Cabinet Gallery
      • Bench Stool Gallery
      • Blanket Chest Gallery
      • Bookends Gallery
      • Book Shelves Gallery
      • Breadboard-end Cutting Board Gallery
      • Carrying Tote Gallery
      • Chess Board Gallery
      • Chest of Drawers Gallery
      • Christmas Gallery
      • Coasters Gallery
      • Coat Rack Gallery
      • Coffee Table Gallery
      • Corner Shelf Gallery
      • Craftsman-style Lamp Gallery
      • Dining Chair Gallery
      • Dovetail Boxes Gallery
      • Fly Swat Gallery
      • Frame Saw Gallery
    • Foot Stool GalleryExpand
      • How to Make a Table
      • Joiner’s Mallet Gallery
      • Joiners’ Toolbox Gallery
      • Keepsake Box Gallery
      • Laptop Desk Gallery
      • Leaning Wall Shelf Gallery
      • Mitre Box Gallery
      • Occasional Table Gallery
      • Picture Frames Gallery
      • Rocking Chair
      • Sawhorse Gallery
      • Shaker-Style Bench Seat Gallery
      • Shaker Stool Gallery
      • Sofa Table Gallery
      • Stepladder Gallery
    • Trestle TableExpand
      • Tool Cabinet
      • Tool Chest Gallery
      • Walking Cane Gallery
      • Wall Brackets Gallery
      • Wallclock Gallery
      • Wall Shelf Gallery
      • Winding Sticks Gallery
      • Wooden Plane Gallery
      • Wooden Spokeshave
      • Wooden Tray Gallery
      • Workbench Gallery
      • Other user projects vol. I
      • Other user projects vol. II
      • Submit Photos to Gallery
  • About Us
  • News
  • FAQsExpand
    • General FAQs
    • Workbench FAQs
  • Contact
Account Login
Woodworking Masterclasses

Can I use a phillips-head screw instead of slotted?

Search
Previous Back to: Bread Stow5 Replies

Welcome! / Forums / Project Series / Bread Stow / Can I use a phillips-head screw instead of slotted?

  • This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 11 months ago by Bryan Donovan.
  • Author
    Posts
  • Bryan Donovan
    30 October 2020 at 9:29 pm #684209

    I’m wondering if it’s ok to use phillips-head screws for this instead of slotted. Not sure if there’s something different about phillips that makes them less ideal for filing down, etc.

    Settings
    Bryan Donovan
    30 October 2020 at 9:33 pm #684210

    Or maybe my question should be: where do I find #5 1-inch slotted, dome-headed solid brass screws?

    Settings
    Larry Geib
    3 November 2020 at 12:45 am #684715

    Using philips head screws is fine, but not traditional if they are someplace that shows.

    As to where you can find them, on the West side of the pond the answer is virtually in every city. There are 3-4 well stocked hardware stores here in Portland, for instance. If it’s important to you, take a small magnet to be sure that they are solid brass and not just plated steel. Prices aren’t usually the best, but you can get hardware the same visit.

    There are also companies specializing in fasteners in most industrial areas, either in person or by a web presence. They will usually sell by the hundred or by the gross. Try places like Rockler’s, Woodcrafter’s, Lee valley, McMaster Carr, Grainger, Fasteners inc, Bolts Direct…. most boat chandler its. this is standard industrial supply if you are trying to match hardware you have, talk to the maker. I bought in quantity befor I retired and specifying the fastener was a standard practice.
    Just google brass screws and 68 million hits pop up. Again, if solid brass is what you are looking for, make sure that’s what the vendor is supplying, and not plated.
    Just for grins, here is a place that will sell you oval head #5 screw for about a dime each. Just use the filters to get what you want.
    https://www.fastenere.com/wood-screws?CatListingOffset=168&Offset=168&Per_Page=24&Sort_By=disp_order

    Settings
    Bryan Donovan
    3 November 2020 at 5:10 pm #684809

    Thanks Larry. I live in Portland too. I didn’t find any at Woodcrafters, but I ended up finding some at Lowe’s, surprisingly. They’re #4 instead of #5, but I doubt that matters much.

    Settings
    Larry Geib
    4 November 2020 at 12:23 am #684848

    Glad you found what you need.
    If I had known you live here I would have mentioned about 6 places within a mile of woodcrafters.

    Settings
    Bryan Donovan
    4 November 2020 at 5:15 pm #684931

    Oh, well.. I’m still interested in knowing about these places 🙂

    Settings
  • Author
    Posts
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
Log In

About Our Company

Woodworking Masterclasses is a trading name of Rokesmith Ltd

Rokesmith Ltd



About Rokesmith Ltd | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | About Us


Useful Links

© 2023 - Rokesmith Ltd

  • Register Now
  • Video Library
  • Gallery
    • Bedside Cabinet Gallery
      • Assembly Table Gallery
      • Bathroom Cabinet Gallery
      • Bench Stool Gallery
      • Blanket Chest Gallery
      • Bookends Gallery
      • Book Shelves Gallery
      • Breadboard-end Cutting Board Gallery
      • Carrying Tote Gallery
      • Chess Board Gallery
      • Chest of Drawers Gallery
      • Christmas Gallery
      • Coasters Gallery
      • Coat Rack Gallery
      • Coffee Table Gallery
      • Corner Shelf Gallery
      • Craftsman-style Lamp Gallery
      • Dining Chair Gallery
      • Dovetail Boxes Gallery
      • Fly Swat Gallery
      • Frame Saw Gallery
    • Foot Stool Gallery
      • How to Make a Table
      • Joiner’s Mallet Gallery
      • Joiners’ Toolbox Gallery
      • Keepsake Box Gallery
      • Laptop Desk Gallery
      • Leaning Wall Shelf Gallery
      • Mitre Box Gallery
      • Occasional Table Gallery
      • Picture Frames Gallery
      • Rocking Chair
      • Sawhorse Gallery
      • Shaker-Style Bench Seat Gallery
      • Shaker Stool Gallery
      • Sofa Table Gallery
      • Stepladder Gallery
    • Trestle Table
      • Tool Cabinet
      • Tool Chest Gallery
      • Walking Cane Gallery
      • Wall Brackets Gallery
      • Wallclock Gallery
      • Wall Shelf Gallery
      • Winding Sticks Gallery
      • Wooden Plane Gallery
      • Wooden Spokeshave
      • Wooden Tray Gallery
      • Workbench Gallery
      • Other user projects vol. I
      • Other user projects vol. II
      • Submit Photos to Gallery
  • About Us
  • News
  • FAQs
    • General FAQs
    • Workbench FAQs
  • Contact
Login Account
Search