Recent content by bobsammers

Well, my head is just over 7mm, so it falls between the gaps with what you've discovered, big-all. However, denso13, your system seems to suggest the screw could be a no 7 (as big-all suspected). It's nearly 4.5 16ths, so: (4½ - 1) x 2 = 7 But no 7 shanks are massive compared to the...

Thanks guys, that's helpful. I'll measure the head later and see. I'm not aware of any ironmongers near where I live (Loughborough). Presumably I could find one in Leicester or Nottingham, though. A guy is selling what I need on ebay, providing I can get the sizing right... I've taken one...

Thanks, Big-all. As I said, I understand how the metric shank sizes correspond to the gauge no. But I'm still no nearer to identifying the shankless screws I have! Anyone?

Thanks for your reply, Big-all. I'm aware of these sizes, but they refer to the shank diameter, don't they? The screws I'm trying to measure don't have a shank, which is my problem! I don't know what to measure instead (or what to do with the measurement once I've made it). In case my...

Hi, I'm trying to replace a set of wood screws (old ones gone rusty) from my front door handle. I can't work out what size they are! Can anyone offer advice? The main problem is the gauge - there's no shank to measure. Shaft diameters according to my cheap callipers: without thread:~2.3mm...