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Hey guys, I'm starting to freshen up my wayne 50, not doing a restoration but leaving it the way I found it without to much touch up (I hope).

I have searched and searched to try and find machine screws that hold the glass frame together, no luck! They are machine screws 1/4 X 1/4 with #32 threads. I realize that these were probably specialty bolts, but if I can find some in brass I think I modify them to appear as the originals.

If someone can point me in the right direction to get this (length not critical) I would really appreciate it, thanks. Les

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Try McMaster Carr on the internet and search for brass screws.
I have had good luck there...

My eye sees a 1/4 20 thread?? Just wondering???

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Les, are they 1/4"x32 bolt/thread size, 1/4" long or is the actual screw size 10x32 and they are 1/4" long with a 1/4" wide head?

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The bolts are 1/4" Dia, #32 fine threads, 1/4" long.


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Hmmm, never seen that thread size on a 1/4" screw. Wonder if you could tap the holes out to the more common 1/4 x 28 thread and then you could use a more common brass screw and machine the head flat. Just thinkin.... I've done that on the face plate screws that are that super fine thread and it worked fine....GB

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Thanks GB and Dennis, I had thought about retapping as a last resort. Good news I'm far away right now from needing them. Thank you guys for your input, I really appreciate it. So let the games begin.


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I got mine from Ron Scobie. I had to cut them down. The rest of the cabinet used them uncut.


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Thanks Matt. Les


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Try BoltDepot.com

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BoltDepot was the first place I went, but thanks.


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Those aren't the same as Wayne 60 bolts? Look similar.

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No, these are only a 1/4" long and have a very thin flat slot head and have fine threads not coarse. Wish they were.


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Those almost look like Holley carburetor fuel bowl plugs. Little screws in the side of the fuel bowl to check the float/fuel level.

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Dang, if they're 1/4" in diameter they could be a winner. Thanks PLUM 72! I'll check into it, I have some old holleys to check it out.


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How many do you need? I may have some extra used ones.


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