Router bit screw size

[David Ragan]

Anybody know the size of the screw that secures the bottom bearing? My set of indexes doesn't go that small-1/2" shank Freud (they uniform, right?)
As always, Thanks

[Fred Heenie]

M3 X 6 but I use M3 X 3 because they are available and they work,

[David Ragan]

Hey Fred,

Where do you get them? I found some, @ a tool place, but they have $25 minimum order? Can't find a Freud accessory kit, etc that has them.

My hardware guy can't get them. BORG doesn't carry them.

[Michael Moscicki]

Whiteside Router Bits BB701 Accessory Kit, 36-Piece
http://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-BB701-Accessory/dp/B0012JEZJU

This might be an option. It is $41.47, so it's not expensive for what you do get, but it's not cheap if you just want the screw(s).

[Walter Plummer]

How many do you need? http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=z4wjc7

[Jo Lawson]

Hi David,
Carbide Processors would be happy to send you a screw for that bearing. Just let me know where to ship it! Email me at emgt@carbideprocessors.com

Jo

[David Ragan]

Hi David,
Carbide Processors would be happy to send you a screw for that bearing. Just let me know where to ship it! Email me at emgt@carbideprocessors.com

Jo


How many do you need? http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=z4wjc7


Whiteside Router Bits BB701 Accessory Kit, 36-Piece
http://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-BB701-Accessory/dp/B0012JEZJU

This might be an option. It is $41.47, so it's not expensive for what you do get, but it's not cheap if you just want the screw(s).

Thanks everybody for trying to help.

I went to the above sites and none has it. a 3mm 0.5 socket head screw.

The Whiteside, I believe is a 5-40 type.

[Greg R Bradley]

Do you just need a M3x6 SHCS?
Like: http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=z5hev9

(http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=z5hev9)Edited to add: Actually that link takes you to just main page. Choose M3 from first column and then your length from second column.

Any real hardware store. A lot have been driven out by BORGS but they should still be around and called an Industrial Supply, Fastener Supply, XX Bolt Supply, or whatever. I have 10 within 10 miles of me. SoCal Bolt, Tools-R-US, Bill's Industrial Supply, McFadden-Dale, etc.

Or just let Jo at Carbide Processors send you one. Better yet, buy something from them and let them send you the SHCS along with it.

[Matt Day]

McMaster has everything, I think you're doing something wrong. Lots of solutions in this thread.

[Dave Zellers]

I think Jo Lawson of Carbide Processors is offering to send you one for free. email her.

[David Ragan]

I did email Jo from the CP website the other day, and just sent her one from my AOL account. Thanks, guys.

[Fred Heenie]

I buy them from my fastener supplier but for just a few Amazon for less that $10. including shipping for a fist full.

[David Ragan]

Jo from Carbide Processers is shipping some Gratis😀
Thanks Jo! I am now a customer for life w such good folks

[David Ragan]

Hi everyone,

That particular screw (M3 0.5 *with flange*) was impossible to find, except for Freud. I could have went into another 20 or so sites that carry industrial supplies, hdwe, fasteners, metric only stuff, purely router bits, screws, Amazon, etc....but out of exasperation I called Freud, and they sent me some no charge.

Bruce Page was kind enough to send one also--thanks Bruce:)

FWIW, most vendors carry down to M4 or only M6. And, not all screws for router bits are the same, except tiny.

Gotta have the flange also

Thanks, David

[Dave Lehnert]

Sounds like you found what you needed.
For future reference, Fastenal has stores all over the place. https://www.fastenal.com/
They supply manufactures with hardware so stores tend to be located in industrial or office parks vs typical retail locations.