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Special order ! R&P sz10 Long chrome screws

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Special order ! R&P sz10 Long chrome screws

Post by steve bunda » Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:30 am

I have an opportunity to order new R & P chrome plated silicon bronze size 10 wood screws 3 1/2 inches long. These fasteners are used to hold the front seat backs in many chris craft post war boats. I do not need two life time supplies of these, but if you want some I may pull the trigger and order them. Also thinking about ordering size 14 in 1 1/2 inch length. picture is of used fasteners that are an example of special order. This may take 3 to 4 months , thanks,steve
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Post by dreed » Wed Aug 14, 2013 3:43 pm

I could use about 6-8 of them. Count me in.
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Re: Special order ! R&P sz10 Long chrome screws

Post by Don Vogt » Wed Aug 14, 2013 4:19 pm

Are you sure they are r&p and not frearson? Jim Hastings bought the screw machines from the closed r&p factory and was quite adamant that he was the only supplier of true r&p screws. One can tell by looking closely at the head. Your photos are a little oblique, but based on what i can make out, they seem to have the wider frearson slots.Can you post a head shot? I am not sure Jim is making them anymore so this may be the only practical alternative. I recently posted a picture comparing the two on the buzz. :lol:
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Re: Special order ! R&P sz10 Long chrome screws

Post by steve bunda » Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:25 am

Here is a picture and comparison of the old fastener from a chris craft and the new ones I have on the shelf from my supplier. My supplier lists them as R and P , but you are correct Jim H. owns the tooling and maybe the name for R and P ? Call these nice copies of the original correct post war chris craft and others chrome plated wood screws for hardware and seat framing. :roll: steve
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Post by Don Vogt » Thu Aug 15, 2013 3:20 pm

Thanks Steve, see my photo under research related, reed and prince. I think the main difference is that the r&p slots are narrower, so the center hole is smaller, and they give a much crisper look. I am not sure what Jim is up to, or even if he is still with us. Hope so. now there is a purist for you. A very nice guy, and extremely helpful. Someone last year or so.said he had moved, as I recall maybe to the U P?
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Re: Special order ! R&P sz10 Long chrome screws

Post by Peter M Jardine » Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:36 pm

Any idea of price on the 3.5?

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Post by steve bunda » Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:13 am

Price based on quantity, right now there is not enough interest to make the minimum order.

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Post by Peter M Jardine » Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:59 am

If the price isnt nutty i would take a minimum of fifty ...is it more than two bucks a screw...nd what do you need for a minimum?

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Post by jwoldeboat » Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:41 pm

I could use 8 and depending on cost would order 16 and have the eight as spares. Have to check on the 1 1/2" #14, nor sure where they are used on my 21" Capri .What is the min you have to order ??

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Re: Special order ! R&P sz10 Long chrome screws

Post by Brian Robinson » Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:10 pm

Steve,

I will buy 50 if the price is around a buck a screw. The seat back screws I am used to seeing in the runabouts are #10x3.5" like you say, but are flat head, unplated, like in a Racing Runabout for example.

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Re: Special order ! R&P sz10 Long chrome screws

Post by steve bunda » Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:15 am

Thanks for everyone's interest in the 3 1/2' chrome plated fearson, { R and P } size 10 wood screws. The minimum special order is 5000 pcs , I can order 1000 but the set up for the special length will drive the cost, and chrome plating will drive up the cost , not to mention shipping. I project the price at 2 bucks a piece. I only have interest in less that 200 at this time, thus we are not even close to pulling the trigger on this idea.

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Re: Special order ! R&P sz10 Long chrome screws

Post by Don Vogt » Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:13 am

Maybe someone should try to track down Jim Hastings and his screw making machines.
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Post by drrot » Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:56 am

Don Vogt wrote:Maybe someone should try to track down Jim Hastings and his screw making machines.
Try the Wal-Mart in Ironwood, MI
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Re: Special order ! R&P sz10 Long chrome screws

Post by steve bunda » Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:48 pm

I pulled trigger on the size 10 frearsen 3 1/2 inch chrome plated wood screws. THIS is the one time deal for the guys and gals from the ccabc and woody boater . 2 bucks a screw for orders of 50 pcs or more , 2.50 each for piece work, you pay the shipping. first come first serve . if you do not like them, send them back for a full refund. 3 to 6 months delivery, PM me, thanks, steve

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