nerosrevenge Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I am trying to source Pole screws for the P90's that I am building. What material is best suited for this use? I can get 6-32 Fillister head screws in stainless (18-8) which seems to be about the only option, however that alloy is non-magnetic. Which in my mind poses an obvious issue in using them for pickups. I can't seem to find the same screws in 440 anywhere (at least here in Ontario) I even checked Ebay. I am curious to know if this is indeed a factor, and what other's use for pole screws? Thanks! STV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I'm using these for the P90 set I made. http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_p...ckup_Parts.html The guitar isn't done, so I can't comment on them. But, touching a screwdriver to the polepieces of the assembled pickups, they transfer the magnetism very well. The feel as magnetically strong as an stock pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerosrevenge Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I did look at those but if I was going to order from the US I'd just get a box of 100 from ampge.com for $5. I am trying to find some more local. Thanks though. Hey have you made you pu's yet? I'd like to see pics. What are you using for a winder? STV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedishLuthier Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 The pole screws sold by Stwmac are not "vintage correct" as they are metric. But that doesn't make any difference in sound. Only makes it harder for some to find a tap for them. But I live in Europe so an M3 tap is iwhat I have. But you can use alsmost any screw att all (exept brass and stainless ass you have pointed out). Before I started to buy in bulk I just got what the hardware store had. So I have zink-plated M3 with way bigger heads in my earlier pickus. It looks a bit odd but work very well. No corrosion either. I just polished the zink coating a bit and they got a decent shine. Not like those cromed "real" pole screws, but nice enough to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manlius Pickups Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 www.microfasteners.com stock # MSFN0512 The best I have had the chance to work with. Don't let too many people know about it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerosrevenge Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 That's great! Thanks so much for the info. STV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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