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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Cage/Drive Rails Screws: What Size?

We've found a great system, after loosing one screw. On one side, with the help of a couple tiny washers, we permanently attached the rail. The washers allow the rail to be tight but the drive to still slide in, and then we only tighten (or loosen) the screws on the other side to atttach (or remove) drives.

Works like a charm.

Cheers,
Damien

PS The problem is now I've switched to ET's shock mounts and lost one of those screws.
 
Already there.. I'm actually down to 1 thumbscrew, and one missing (with two hex screws on the other side). My hope is to find a nice large knurled thumb screw, with a shoulder and a retaining ring so that they can loosen/turn freely, but not fall out.

I found the screws at an area hardware store, but it was a while ago. I won't have an opportunity to go hunting the local ACE until tomorrow at best (and even then, I know they won't have exactly what I'm looking for).

So, I'm searching online, but I can't recall the actual size of the screw. I think it was a M3x0.5, but that is a 'best-guess' pulling vague numbers out of my ass...
 
Confirmed: M3x0.5 12mm length. A 1/16" retaining ring should work to keep them on the cage. Won't have a chance to get the new screws and rings until the weekend, but will let you know how it goes (and maybe post a pic or two) when it done.
 
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