Stainless Steel Cladding Bolts

[SilverBullet75]

One day, while sitting on the can at work, I looked up and saw on the stall wall partition bracket, a screw head that looked just like what I've been looking for to replace the stock cladding screws!

So, I (just happened to have with me) grabbed my torx screwdriver set and removed one. I took it to a local fastener store called "Fastenal". They took the screw, did some research and called me back a week later saying.."We found them!" So, I ordered 50 (their min. order) of them.

I tried it on when they arrived and was surprised to find that they actually look GOOD and fit!

Here are some pics:


I am willing to purchase more and send them to you if anyone is interested.
They cost $17 + shipping for a box of 50.
Part number: 12053-00417
Description: 3/4 BUTTON HEAD

---JIM---

[JHarris1385]

You said they fit good too?

[SilverBullet75]

Yes, direct replacement.

[SilverBullet75]

Let me rephrase that... It's a direct replacement. It fits very well.
BUT... I should say but: (very small but): the screws are a half a hair larger... uh.. girth than the stock ones. So, there was some "tick tick" -ing sounds when screwing them in. But, they work just fine!

[tom4bren]

Also note that you'll need a security bit for your torx screwdriver to install them. That pin in the center of the head will prevent you from using the standard bit.

[JAMAS]

so YOU'RE the reason they put those security screws on stall doors.

[eternal21]

"So I was just chillin' in the stall w/my security head torx in my pocket....."

*lol*

[tom4bren]

good thing he's not a mathemetician; he would've had to work it out with a pencil.

[wekilled]

Mmm. Maybe I can see if they have the same thread with the cone type head that I have been looking for. (anodized black & cone type head) from my previous thread. Certainly would save the hassle of having to add thread inserts with a Riv-Nut kit.

I still want something that sticks out a little past the cladding. Might have to slip a washer behind it as well.

[SilverBullet75]

Also note that you'll need a security bit for your torx screwdriver to install them. That pin in the center of the head will prevent you from using the standard bit.

Correct. They sell the tool at the same store if needed.

so YOU'RE the reason they put those security screws on stall doors.

LOL. Yup... ever wonder why doors are missing on some stalls but not others? Muahhahaha

"So I was just chillin' in the stall w/my security head torx in my pocket....."
*lol*

... Former Boy Scout. "Be Prepared" is our motto.

good thing he's not a mathemetician; he would've had to work it out with a pencil.

...hmm, could take this a few directions. I'll just say I'm handier with my screw driver. LOL

Mmm. Maybe I can see if they have the same thread with the cone type head that I have been looking for. (anodized black & cone type head) from my previous thread.

I was going to post on your thread, but then I realized you were looking for black with cone head. I had missed that bit of info when I originally read it, so I made this thread to not hijack yours.


BTW... I have 14 of these screws left, and am willing to mail a sample to anyone who wants to test it out. Or, if you have a security screw torx driver, you too can be a bathroom stall screw thief!
LOL

[RallyDude]

With the head size so much smaller, I'd consider a washer mandatory.