Re: Coupler Mounting Screws
Schuyler Larrabee
I keep running into a difficulty of the draft gear box wanting to rotate if the screw isn’t really TIGHT, which can be obviated by making sure there is a continuous contact between the back end of the box and the center sill, or, of course, by some adhesive. I really prefer the very flat headed screws I mentioned before as it reduces the side profile of the screw head. They look something like this: But have an even flatter head When I got the dozens I have, they were only available with the slotted head. I see now that there are some which are cross-headed screws.
Schuyler
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 10:13 AM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] Coupler Mounting Screws
Hi List Members,
It is exactly for this reason that I prefer brass screws - they are relatively easy to cut to a custom length (much easier than steel screws), but since they are metal they are stronger than plastic screws
Claus Schlunnd
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