Other Fast Elements branded grip locks - any idea what thread size and pitch?

[OCD Solutions]

I picked up a set of ODI grips with a set of locking rings branded by Fast Elements. They didn't have screws but I had a bunch from another set so I wasn't too worried. Turns out the screw size is something oddball. I just got back from Ace home hardware where I tried every size of standard fastener and nothing fit. Anyone have any insight or knowledge about this?

 

[Pablo]

Can u bore and repitch?

 

[Tim28_1]

I'm not home right now to look, but i thought they were 3.5 mm

 

[ProSouth]

I would think metric, but I've been wrong before. I say give Fast Elements a ring.

 

[OCD Solutions]

An M3 slides right thru the threads and an M4 is too big so 3.5 is probably correct. Too bad it's such an oddball size and not commonly available. I never even knew it was a valid size until now.

If you can verify thread pitch please, I will get some ordered.

 

[ProSouth]

If nobody gets to it, I'll measure the pitch on mine when I get off, around 3:00pm

 

[Proformance1]

its not a FE product its ODI, call them and order a set or ask the size

 

[Tim28_1]

I just looked when i was home here is a pic of the bag i had bought a while back. If you can read it 3.5 mm .6 x 10 mm long

 

[OCD Solutions]

its not a FE product its ODI, call them and order a set or ask the size

If that's the case then ODI has changed the size they are using because I ordered a bag of screws to fit my ODI's a long time ago and they are too small.

I just looked when i was home here is a pic of the bag i had bought a while back. If you can read it 3.5 mm .6 x 10 mm long
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Thanks Tim, any chance you want to sell me a dozen or so screws? I'd hate to buy another bag of 100 just for 4 screws; that's how I got the bag of 3mm screws I have now.

 

[Joker]

I just tapped it to 10-32 and bought some Allen heads from ace.

I think 10-32 I just found the closest American bolt that was on the too big size and just bought a tap.

 

[Tim28_1]

Hopefully this link get you there, this is where i got them from. I only have a few left or i would sell you some.
http://www.fastener-express.com/m3-5-x-6-x-10mm-socket-head-cap-screw-stainless-steel-qty-20.aspx

 

[OCD Solutions]

I finally had a big enough list to place an order with Mcmaster Carr last night and was very disappointed to see that they do not carry these little screws.

I had to bite the bullet and order from the site Tim posted above. $10 for 20 tiny little screws. Screws were $3.50 and shipping was $6.50. Man OCD can get expensive. I'm already wishing I had of just drilled them out and run something more common.

I only need 8 of these little buggers so if anyone else needs, I'll be willing to part with some for sure and hopefully save someone else the raping. I also have a bunch of the M3's that fit the standard ODI grips. Not sure when the size changed but either way I now have stainless replacements for both.

 

[MCrider]

Has anyone had an issue with theirs rusting? The screws in my ODIs are rusting.

 

[Joker]

Ya mine are rusty.

 

[Mark44]

Mine rusted then I drilled and tapped 10-32 with SS hardware.

 

[OCD Solutions]

I had a set rust as well, that's why I purchased the bag of screws in the first place.

I coat all screws with Lucas Oil, red and tacky #2 and don't have any more issues. I reapply anytime a bolt or screw comes out.