Type of screw head

[bergy]

Does anyone know the proper name for these screw heads. It is almost what we call in Canada a square head or Robertson screw head but that is not really what it is and I don't want to be stripping them. The machine is a Vendo 44.
Thanks.

[tkaz]

Its a 5/32 clutch-head screw, Funtronics sells the bit here: http://www.fun-tronicsllc.com/index.php?crn=257&rn=662&action=show_detail

I had luck finding some at the local hardware store.  Just be sure that when you take them out, you apply some pressure to the driver, I found mine stripped out if I didn't, not the greatest design.

[bergy]

Thanks for the help. Just what I need.

[Pat Pixley]

hate those screws  I replace them when ever I get a machine with them.

[collecture]

hate those screws  I replace themwhen ever i get a machine with them.

Save them for me Pat! I'll take them off your hands and even pay shipping (First Class padded envelope). Anybody else too for that matter.
LMK

[BrianS]

Tom,

I have a whole vendo 56 worth of those  screws.  Fought every single one to get them out.  Bought new screw kits from SodaJerks and have no desire to hold on to the old ones.  You are welcome to have them.  They are somewhat worse for wear but they are yours if you want them.  Just out of curiousity what do you do with them?  Are they just for authenticity?  How many of them does it take to trade for a coin mech renovation?

By the way, for those out there who are only looking to do a machine or two, I highly recommend the screw kits.  You can get them from SodaJerks or Funtronics.  The pros probably buy replacements in bulk, but for the novice, and by that I mean myself, they are a nice time saver and will save several follow up trips to the hardware store.

Tom - PM me your address and I'll send you what I have.

[Ken R]

Speaking of these screws, are these something that should be painted along with the case, or should they be silver/chrome?

[bergy]

I think they should be left without paint. Looks better and if you ever need to take em out they won't be filled with paint.

[Ken R]

Rather what I was thinking, but you never know how they're supposed to be unless you ask, right?  Thanks!

[SIGNGUY]

Don't bother painting screws... just use new screws..
Yes I'll second the comment on the screw kits.. they are great .. I use them too in every machine I do..
all stainless steel , sized right, just can't go wrong.

Tom,
Also curiuos as to what your doing with the old clutch head.. I do replace them as well with stainless steel.. I'll start saving them for ya..

[collecture]

Tom,
Also curiuos as to what your doing with the old clutch head.. I do replace them as well with stainless steel.. I'll start saving them for ya..

Two reasons:
If I ever get to restoring my V-56, VMC-27 or V-44, then I will use them in the restoration as I am a stickler for details like that.
In the meantime, I'll throw them into my clear zinc barrel batches as fillers. I usually don't have the 10 pounds of small parts a barrel requires. They plating company will add fillers, but then they pick their fillers back out and (I think) some of my stuff gets lost in the process.