Machine plates fixing

I have used a small pair of end cutting nippers which cut into the head and twist to unscrew the drive screw. Don’t use a pair that you might want to use for end cutting again. Tool abuse, but the cutters weren’t great to start with. A pair of Lindstroms are not worth sacrificing for this job.

Mike

Hi, Keith.

Thanks for the offer. They are 3.2 mm dia x 5mm long.

I only need two to put the plate back on the CZ scrambler. The one that came off are a bit second hand now.

Regards Steve Harris.

Hi Steve,

I'll have a look to see what I have. It may not be for a day or so, but I'll be in touch.

Keith.

These are available on eBay in every size you could ever want, I've just used some to replace the badge on my Union T &C Grinder I'm refurbing, I'd offer to send you some also, but in all honesty you can buy a pack of x50 for little more than postage cost, then you'd have some for future use.

Hi Steve. Sorry I've taken so long. Unfortunately the Drive screws I have all seem to be smaller than you require.

The largest I have measure just under 2mm dia. across the "thread". But if you think you could use them let me know and I'll let you have some.

Keith.

Hi Keith.

Thanks for taking the time to look.

Don't worry, I will fix it back on with some small screws, tapping the headstock to suit.

I've found some of various sizes of hammer fixings on e-bay but I don't fancy buying a bag just for two fixing as I've never needed any before and I won't live long enough to use any in quantity !!!!

As I said, due to the difficulty in removing them, when I clean up my Colchester student for sale, I will leave any plates in situ.

Regards. Steve Harris