Need Element Case screws, they are at Ace Hardware

[Sheldonsmith]

I found that the black screws on my iPhone Sector 5 case scratched easily, but I found replacement screws at the local Ace Hardware store.

They are size 080 miniature machine cap screws at 1/4" long. The box holding them indicates 080 x 1/4

These screws seem to stay black longer.

Cheers,

Sheldon

 

[trdspectacoma]

hey sheldon,
could you post pictures, I shall go look for them!!
Thanks

 

[Sheldonsmith]

I'll see if I can stop by an Ace Hardware store in the next few days and take some Picts.

 

[bad03xtreme]

Ace is the place!!

 

[swervinsuburban]

That's good to know as the screws on the black case are silver and now I can replace with black thanks

 

[bloodninj4]

Good find

 

[ECUpirate44]

Thank you sir.

 

[Sheldonsmith]

080 x 1/4 Element Case Screw Picts

Here are some iPhone images of the 080 screws and what the container looks like at Ace.

Sorry for the blurriness; still figuring out KitCam downloaded yesterday.

-Sheldon

 

[trdspectacoma]

Thanks, we have a problem of rusting in hawaii so, Ill pass and look for some ti or stainless steel. half of them at ace was already rusted.

 

[Partridge]

Here's that size in Titanium.

http://www.alliedtitanium.com/products/fasteners/screws/sockethead/vupdc_Detail.php?UPDCID=39668003

$1.59 each though

 

[trdspectacoma]

Thank you for the link.

 

[bloodninj4]

wow that was quick good looks partridge

are some of you switching to these ti screws to change color or because of the rust issue?

 

[Partridge]

wow that was quick good looks partridge

are some of you switching to these ti screws to change color or because of the rust issue?

I don't think anybody has switched yet.

Ti screws aren't going to look any different than plain stainless screws really, unless you have the ability to anodize them. I'm considering doing it, but you can't get titanium black without using a DLC coating or paint, so the closest it'll get is a bronze.

I'm sure some people will go for the crazy rainbow colors though, but at $12 for just the screws plus the labor to color them... That and the $1.59 is for quantity 500 min order...

 

[swervinsuburban]

Does anybody know if these are the exact same screws length and everything?

 

[Sheldonsmith]

Yes exactly the same specs (I would not have shared otherwise), but the screws are finished different. The element screws have a black coating that scrapes/rubs off. The ACE screws are covered in black oxide that seems less resistant to scraping off.

 

[Gonz19]

Great find. Picked some up yesterday. These seem to be a bit more durable and less likely to fade. And they are the exact same length. If you have any pro cases the screws are the same as well. Tried the stainless on the FE to see if they would fit and how they would look.

 

[Sheldonsmith]

Here's that size in Titanium.

http://www.alliedtitanium.com/products/fasteners/screws/sockethead/vupdc_Detail.php?UPDCID=39668003

$1.59 each though

Another great find. I tried searching on my own, but no joy. The minimum order is 500. Ouch.

Thanks for posting.

 

[Partridge]

Another great find. I tried searching on my own, but no joy.

Thanks for posting.

Yeah. Now all we need is somebody willing to put in an $800 min order on those. . Not. Me.

 

[Roadking]

I have checked a Home Depot, Lowes, True Value, Fastenal and 2 Ace Hardwares with no luck.

What part of the US are you finding them at Ace? The Ace Hardware I visited suggested that I order online and have it shipped to the store. Only problem is that it isn't coming up on their website. When I called customer service they said there was nothing they could do.

 

[Sheldonsmith]

I have checked a Home Depot, Lowes, True Value, Fastenal and 2 Ace Hardwares with no luck.

What part of the US are you finding them at Ace? The Ace Hardware I visited suggested that I order online and have it shipped to the store. Only problem is that it isn't coming up on their website. When I called customer service they said there was nothing they could do.

Miners Hardware, Central California Coast. They are an ACE hardware retailer....

Hope this helps,

Sheldon

 

[kaikai830]

found these..
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=23002

 

[Six8]

Thanks for the post!!

 

[Roadking]

Thanks for the info... I am all the way on the other coast. I found a retailer on Amazon that sells them in a pack of 15. I may just go that route. Shipping is just over $5 making a total of $11+. Just wondering if I should just paint them black...

 

[zentrani]

Thanks for the info... I am all the way on the other coast. I found a retailer on Amazon that sells them in a pack of 15. I may just go that route. Shipping is just over $5 making a total of $11+. Just wondering if I should just paint them black...

Provide link? I cannot find anything in canada (Toronto)... Went to home depot. Going to try a store next weekend cause thats the only hours I can get there due to work.

Home depot don't have the sizes, neither does defasco. Damn it.