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Where can I get grub (set) screws?

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  • 19-07-2019 12:56pm
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    Bugatti
    Registered Users Posts: 317 ✭✭


    I'm looking for a grub screw. I'm not sure of the exact size but I already tried a 6mm one and I think thats probably about 2mm too big. I've tried all the big DIY shops around Galway but no luck. I was looking on Amazon and I could get a pack of mixed sizes. Ideal. And it was only £2. However the cost of shipping to Ireland was £24!! All I could find from any Irish online sellers were packs of 200 - 250 grub screws in 1 size. So again thats not really an option for me.

    Would anyone here have any suggestions?


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    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,884 ✭✭✭cletus


    Could you use a normal machine screw/bolt to find your size, then at least you know what you're ordering


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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,432 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    You could get ones on Amazon and get them delivered via Parcel Motel. If you have any other stuff you want from Amazon that qualifies for free postage and can get your total order over £20 you could even get free postage as far as the PM depot in NI.


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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,432 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Alternatively look on Ebay. Often their postage rates to Ireland are more reasonable than on Amazon for small items. Here for example ...

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/220pcs-Stainless-Steel-Allen-Head-Socket-Hex-Set-Grub-Screw-Assortment-Cup-Point/223034313504?hash=item33ede18b20:g:LG0AAOSwbM5a1xa4#shpCntId

    Only £3.99 postage to Ireland.


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    chillyspoon
    Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭chillyspoon


    Inox are really helpful guys:

    http://www.inox.ie/acatalog/Grub_Screw.html

    And there's Bangood.com if you have the patience to wait for them to arrive!

    https://www.banggood.com/Suleve-MXSS3-240Pcs-M3M4M5M6M8-Stainless-Steel-Hex-Allen-Grub-Screw-Socket-Flat-Point-Set-Screws-Wrench-Assortment-Kit-p-1085299.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN


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    two wheels good
    Registered Users Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭two wheels good


    You want a local engineering supplies shop - not a DIY shop. Or find a supplier for stainless nuts and bolts.
    A couple of local phone calls and you'll be directed to the right place.


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    jippo nolan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭jippo nolan


    The dublin nut & bolt company in Ballymount should have them!


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    Thepillowman
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭Thepillowman


    SOS fasteners in Craughwell


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    #9
    Car99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭Car99


    Where you located?


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    Seanieke
    Registered Users Posts: 853 ✭✭✭Seanieke


    TED in Ballymount


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    babi-hrse
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭babi-hrse


    Cut a standard machine screw and saw a flathead grove across the top you'll have a flathead grub screw. Not ideal but it'll be quickest


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    Tell me how
    Registered Users Posts: 21,520 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    Ffs don't go to Amazon for something like grub screws. Shop local!!!


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    Bugatti
    Registered Users Posts: 317 ✭✭Bugatti


    Thanks to everyone so far who has given a suggestion.
    cletus wrote: »
    Could you use a normal machine screw/bolt to find your size, then at least you know what you're ordering

    Good idea! I'll give that a go.
    Thepillowman wrote: »
    SOS fasteners in Craughwell

    I'm in Galway city so I'll definitely give them a try. Do you know them? Is it a shop that I could just head out to during business hours?
    Tell me how wrote: »
    Ffs don't go to Amazon for something like grub screws. Shop local!!!

    Ffs?? Did you bother to read my post or did you just see the word Amazon and decide to get offended? I literally mentioned in my post about having been all around Galway city looking for these and so far no luck.


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    Tell me how
    Registered Users Posts: 21,520 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    Bugatti wrote: »
    Ffs?? Did you bother to read my post or did you just see the word Amazon and decide to get offended? I literally mentioned in my post about having been all around Galway city looking for these and so far no luck.

    Relax kid.

    If you know anyone working in any of the med-tech companies, ask them if they'd ask someone in the workshop. They'll have drawers with 1000's of these and if you only need a replacement for a missing one it'll save you a trip to Craughwell.


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    policarp
    Registered Users Posts: 3,661 ✭✭✭policarp


    Bugatti wrote: »
    I'm looking for a grub screw. I'm not sure of the exact size but I already tried a 6mm one and I think thats probably about 2mm too big. I've tried all the big DIY shops around Galway but no luck. I was looking on Amazon and I could get a pack of mixed sizes. Ideal. And it was only £2. However the cost of shipping to Ireland was £24!! All I could find from any Irish online sellers were packs of 200 - 250 grub screws in 1 size. So again thats not really an option for me.

    Would anyone here have any suggestions?

    If it's for a door handle, most locksmiths will have a few grub screws.


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    Shaunoc
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    Tell me how wrote:
    Relax kid.

    Tell me how wrote:
    If you know anyone working in any of the med-tech companies, ask them if they'd ask someone in the workshop. They'll have drawers with 1000's of these and if you only need a replacement for a missing one it'll save you a trip to Craughwell.

    Serious crimes unit will nab them and they'll all be screwed.
    Think it through, FFS kid


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    #17
    monkeynuz
    Registered Users Posts: 2,115 ✭✭✭monkeynuz


    Caulfield industrial has them.


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    Thepillowman
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭Thepillowman


    Sos fasteners (091)846078 give them a call not sure of opening hours they have a good selection havent been there in a few years now.


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    lostboy75
    Registered Users Posts: 485 ✭✭lostboy75


    monkeynuz wrote: »
    Caulfield industrial has them.
    Caulfields do stock these, have bought from them before, have a shop in ballybane Ind. Est. And in Oranmore.


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