Shinn Brake Backing Plate Screws

[M Towsley]

While doing some research regarding the screws for the Shinn backing plate I dug out my bag of screws. For those of you familiar with this Rob Lees, in his Care and Feeding of Shinn Brakes, (http://www.taylorcraft.org.uk/Brake-issues.pdf), lists these screws and their source. The only problem is the minimum was 200 screws when I bought them, (Rob posted it was 100 minimum in 2002). Mine were purchased several years later. They are an 82 degree countersunk screw - MS51960-65 (or 10-32 UNF-2A x 1/2 PH FLT HD Stainless Steel Machine Screw).

I know there are some folks looking for these screws. If you are in real need feel free to send me a PM regarding these.

[tcraft759]

Re: Shinn Brake Backing Plate Screws

These screws (MS51960-65) are readily available, i.e. www.skygeek.com, who has over 650 on the shelf and will sell them in a 50-pc. bag for $0.14/ea. piece.

Helen

[M Towsley]

Re: Shinn Brake Backing Plate Screws

Wow, sounds familiar, I just posted that not once, but twice. "They are an 82 degree countersunk screw - MS51960-65"

Good, I'll hang onto mine.

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Shinn Brake Backing Plate Screws

Ever tried to actually measure an angle on something as small as a screw head? Couldn't get an accurate measure but it seems to be slightly less than 90*.
Hank

[M Towsley]

Re: Shinn Brake Backing Plate Screws

Dave,

You have a PM in reply to your inquiry.