small screw for WWII era camera

[pfrey]

Hi, I am looking fora screw that measures 1.64mm or .064 in diameter and is about 6mm or .25 inches long. it is for a British camera made during WWII called a Peckham Wray. It looks like it has 9 or 10 threads per 1/8" (I don't have a more accurate ruler with me now) It's a flat slotted screw head. Since the camera is older and british I figured I'd try here. I took it to the local Fastenal shop but their plastic index was too worn to really be helpful. thanks

[btf]

Hi, I am looking fora screw that measures 1.64mm or .064 in diameter and is about 6mm or .25 inches long. it is for a British camera made during WWII called a Peckham Wray. It looks like it has 9 or 10 threads per 1/8" (I don't have a more accurate ruler with me now) It's a flat slotted screw head. Since the camera is older and british I figured I'd try here. I took it to the local Fastenal shop but their plastic index was too worn to really be helpful. thanks


Do you have one as an example then? You can always mail it to me and I can determine what it is for you...

I would suspect it is a BA thread (British Association)
You can view them all here:
http://www.britishfasteners.com/images/nuts_bolts_key.pdf

Initially, it sounds like a 10BA, which is 0.0669" and has 72.46 threads per inch.

We have 10BA taps and dies but no hardware at this time. :(

[pfrey]

Thanks I may just do that, but I'll let you know. the camera needs some other work before I need to worry too much about those screws. thanks
Peter

[btf]

Sounds good! If you end up sending them, just make sure you include your name, phone number and email address. :)

Thanks!