Hippie3180
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Where can I find the tiny set screws that are on the outside of the die to tighten it down? I may have dropped one never to be found again. 
Where can I find these?
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jttheclockman
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Just about anywhere but you need to know the size. It is a machine screw. Usually they come in allen key head style. Start there and type that in google and it will help.Where can I find the tiny set screws that are on the outside of the die to tighten it down? I may have dropped one never to be found again.
Mike
Member
Ace or True value. Bring the die.
Mike
Mike
jttheclockman
Member
Yes and I believe Home Depot still has those oddball bins that they sell things like that.
That would be my first choice to look, particularly if you don't know the size of the screw.
egnald
Member
Sometimes strong magnets can be your friend. I've even thought about getting a floor sweep magnet. - Dave
rherrell
Member
That screw only makes the die bigger, I just use that screw to keep the die from collapsing when I tighten it in the die holder. If you can find something to act as a spacer just jam it in there so it won't collapse, then just put it in your die holder as usual.
Hippie3180
Member
All of this is good to know. My husband corrected me advising me it's a set screw. We actually found it by some miracle…but for how long?
Thanks guys! This is actually the one on the outside of the die holder, I should have been more specific.
Thanks guys! This is actually the one on the outside of the die holder, I should have been more specific.
Hippie3180
Member
All of this is good to know. My husband corrected me advising me it's a set screw. We actually found it by some miracle…but for how long?
Thanks guys, I will remember if this happens again. I will also remember your fix rherrell
Thanks guys, I will remember if this happens again. I will also remember your fix rherrell
egnald
Member
You could still take it (one) to a hardware store to identify it and get a (some) spares. - Dave
Second this! Ace around here, always have every kind of screw type thing you can imagine, in every size possible. No better place to find tiny grub screws or things like that.
Hippie3180
Member
Yes, extras are a good idea, it's not the first time I've dropped one.
Woodchipper
Member
FWIW- Harbor Freight has a magnetic tray for holding small parts. I have one stuck to a metal cabinet over the workbench. My wife has one with her sewing things for holding straight pins. The best way to find anything is to buy the replacement. Then the missing part will magically appear out of thin air.
Monty
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Doesn't always work. I have 2 missing pen kits after buying another to replace the first one that disappeared.
Woodchipper
Member
Monty, do you believe in gremlins? They collect things and carry them in another dimension.
Monty
Group Buy Coordinator
Most certainly.