Extra Hex Screws 5/32?

[mrgrigsby]

Does Shop Smith offer replacement hex screws ? I believe that it is 5/32” Hex Allen head grub screw?

[rpd]

Best deal would be to get the "Help Kit Hardware Pack". Item J on this page. https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/view ... 28#p186828

Ordered individually they are quite pricey.

And/or you could get them locally. In the following link. Click the red "My Google Drive" - Parts & Accessories - Shopsmith Setscrews. That will give you a document with the specs on the setscrews used for the different locations on your Shopsmith, (length and point type).

https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/main ... 16113.html

[br549]

Best deal would be to get the "Help Kit Hardware Pack". Item J on this page.

I think this is the link which rpd meant to include:
https://www.shopsmith.com/service/mostf ... dparts.htm

[rpd]

Best deal would be to get the "Help Kit Hardware Pack". Item J on this page.

I think this is the link which rpd meant to include:
https://www.shopsmith.com/service/mostf ... dparts.htm

You are correct, That will teach me to check the links in preview.

[chapmanruss]

Sorry I do not know the term "grub screw". There are two general types of Allen Screws, the Set Screw and the Hex Head Cap Screw or Socket Head Screw used for the Shopsmith's. The pictures below show both types. The first is the Allen Set Screw in both cup and flat ends which are the most common ones used on the Shopsmith and accessories. The second is the Cap or Socket Head Screw shown on a Mortising attachment and can also be found in the headstock.

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Both can be found at hardware stores that have a larger selection of screws, bolts, washers etc. This would be a cheaper and faster way to get them as Ron pointed out.

[john_001]

If your local hardware store doesn't have them, try an auto parts store.

[JPG]

If your local hardware store doesn't have them, try an auto parts store.

You will have better results looking for 5/16-18 screws with hex(allen) socket. 5/16 screws use a 5/32 hex socket.

BTW there are other type ends available(pointed/serrated cup/half dog . . .).