Upgraded Screws

[cmnyj28]

what screws do you use that are a nice improvement over the stock Wraith Screws that strip oh so easy?

[btoungette]

It's more about using a good quality tool that fits the screw as designed. What tools are you using?

[cmnyj28]

I use EDS Tools, they seem Great, but sometimes those screws start to strip out.

[ZippoMan]

Hexcrews.com and many other sources of fine thread hex screws!

[greenjk]

I got a couple of SS screw sets from Harley.

[cmnyj28]

Originally Posted by greenjk

I got a couple of SS screw sets from Harley.

Yeah, I saw them, I wanted them, they are sold out.

[greenjk]

Originally Posted by cmnyj28

Yeah, I saw them, I wanted them, they are sold out.

Not good, I'm running low and was going to order some more soon.

[ZippoMan]

If you harass Harley enough he just might get more but he is a busy guy! I bought a set from him.....very good deal even to Canada!!

Yeah I tried his website and not available. http://www.harleydesigns.com/index.p...hardware-kits/

[cmnyj28]

Originally Posted by ZippoMan

If you harass Harley enough he just might get more but he is a busy guy! I bought a set from him.....very good deal even to Canada!!

Did you try his website? Stainless Steel Hardware Kits – 800 Pieces | Harley Designs

I tried that site, I emailed him, he wasn't sure when he'd get them back in.

[loc0gring0]

the ss screws work good

[Steelfish]

Originally Posted by cmnyj28

what screws do you use that are a nice improvement over the stock Wraith Screws that strip oh so easy?

now I dont feel alone with that problem, I actually made a thread similar to this.
are axial hex screws bad quality?


what I found out is a good hex driver quality is the key, I went with some MIP hex drivers for the small sizes 1.5 and 2.0 and problem solved, but I also asked Harley some weeks ago about his SS screw kit and I had the same answer, no ETA for the next sale.

I actually got some SS screws with really good quality and prices on "albany county fasteners", pretty friendly site and easy to find the 3mm flat, socket, botton head , etc of machine screws for our cars, so I got a big set of their SS screws of many sizes plus MIP hex drivers and I actually changing all stock screws and I havent striped any of the new SS with the MIP drivers so far.

[cmnyj28]

Originally Posted by greenjk

I got a couple of SS screw sets from Harley.

They are listed as discontinued.

[Trugg]

Its not really the quality of the screws...its more the quality of your tools, the condition of your tool (tips) and also knowing when to replace a screw that is starting to round out before it happens..
I use Hudy tools only, yes they are expensive but they are WELL worth the investment. I always keep a couple replacement tips on hand and when they start to loose there sharpness I replace them. Since I switched to Hudy tools (about 8 years ago) I have not rounded out a single screw and ive done a ton of wrenching.
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[meatmonkey]

The Axial hardware is basically soft steel, and utilizes coarse-thread self-tappers in many critical areas where they don't belong.

The only real advantages of the stainless hardware is that it is shiny, and won't rust like typical black oxide bolts. However, stainless is still fairly soft and I've had issues bending link bolts, or wearing out the driver portion (yes, I have good Hudy/MIP tools) over time. Granted, I am particularly hard on equipment.

I'll now only run grade 10.9 or better, preferably grade 12.9. I get hardware in bulk from McMaster Carr and cut them to length.

If you want the convenience of a complete kit, it's hard to complain about anything other than the price with the Tony's Screwz kits. All grade 10.9 or better, and very inclusive.

[Trugg]

I agree completely and only run grade 10.9 hardware on my comp/extreme basher rigs and stainless on scaler type rigs that will get wet.
But I didnt think this thread was about bending or breaking screws....the OP said he was having problems with stripping/rounding out screws and having sharp, quality drivers will solve that.