Taxi
Williams, 1988Does anyone know where this screw can still be purchased? I’ve found it is normally used for playfield plastics and goes through a black standoff. I can’t find what the original part number was or any for sale at Marco, Pinball Life or other sources. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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A possibility? https://www.mcmaster.com/washer-head-screws/flanged-rounded-head-screws-for-wood-9/
(noticed that is Torx, probably not what you want)
I usually take one to the local HW store and see what they have. Many times they have them. Have you checked the Taxi manual to see if they list a part number? Otheriwse dr_nybble's link to mcmaster, they have tons of screws etc.
EDIT: Could swap for a screw + washer I suppose, as backup
Probably a #6 Phillips Pan Head Wood screw. Just put a washer on it and call it good.
Or Washer head screw for the built in washer.
Dr, length is 1-5/8" and is a #6. I have done this very thing you suggest, chucked in a drill and spin it but often they're kinda stripped (where the phillips head screw fits).
Northvibe, like I posted, I can't find it in the Taxi manual or any other System 11 manual either. I've had success with Marco listing numerous other #6 or #8 size screws, just not this one.
FatPanda, I'd agree, I most certainly can make something close, just looking to see if it really is still available. If it is I'd still like to purchase since I'll be doing a bunch of playfield swaps in the near future. I just did a Bad Cats playfield swap and currently working on a Taxi swap. Hence the reason for the post.
I appreciate the replies. If anyone knows specifically where to still find it, please let me know.
Here's a manual hosted on Planetary Pinball
https://online.fliphtml5.com/vrtyz/rvsk/#p=1
I'm sure it's in there somewhere!
Quoted from northvibe:I usually take one to the local HW store and see what they have. Many times they have them.
Ace Hardware has a much better selection than Home Depot or Lowe’s.
They are sheet metal screws (aka round washer head aka modified truss). +1 Ace, Fastenal
Depending on where you measured (did you include the head?) it might be:
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/4106-01022-24
FatPanda, I will page through the Williams Blue manual.
bluespin, I will check out Ace. I agree, HomeDepot and Lowes aren't the best source. I have a local hardware store here called Moyer Lumber and they do have a great selection, just not exactly the original one. A couple of Ace locations near too, just haven't checked them out as of yet.
chris_p, that really looks close in the Marco link you provided. I measured from the tip of the screw to the underside of the washer so technically at 1-1/2", just a bit shy of the 1-5/8" but may just work fine for what I'm looking for. Next Marco order, I'll tack a few of these on to see if they're the same.
Thanks for all the responses and suggestions.
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