Thread: Socket Screw Aesthetics?

I'm repinning some razors and thought, after looking at Papabull's work and reading Philadelph's "adjustable pins" thread, to try using screws instead of rod.

I was wondering what people thought of the socket screw head aesthetics. I originally wanted button head socket screws, but the local Aussie supplier is out of stock and will take 12-14 weeks to get them in - I don't want to wait that long if I can avoid it. As an alternative, I can get plain alloy cap heads immediately.

I guess it's down to personal taste and the style of razor, but what do you think? Will rust be an issue (stainless has the same waiting time as above)?

Here's a link to pictures of the stock:

http://www.microfasteners.com.au/fas...ketScrews.html

Thanks.

James.

I actually enjoy the button head look a lot. Problems I've found with them are that I can't find them in brass. I am just not too fond of the "silver" look for pins. I might try it with those alloy heads if I knew whether or not they rust. I'm sure I could call actually and find out... Also, I don't particularly like any type of button head besides the allen button. I don't like the phillips head especially. It looks too improvised to me.

As for the hex heads that I'm currently using, I experimented with sanding them down to be closer to "flush" than "sticking out". Obviously they need to be tall enough so that you can adjust them, but they are much nicer now when I sand them. I personally like the aesthetics of them. Honestly if they made the button head allen screws in brass at that small a size, I think I would definitely use those, but the case being what it is, I'm happy. It's really always going to be personal.

Yes, I'm with you on the allen heads.

Have you ever tried counterboring scales for the hex-head screws (I reckon it would work well with allen heads)? Guess it would make things a bit difficult at tightening time.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Have you ever tried counterboring scales for the hex-head screws (I reckon it would work well with allen heads)? Guess it would make things a bit difficult at tightening time.

James.

I have not, but wouldn't want to. It has been suggested to countersink the nut on the back scale (it wouldn't move) and the screw would tighten through the nut. I think this would be awkward to say the least because of the asymmetrical look it would create. A hex on one side and nothing on the other (looking from the front or back)? No thanks lol. Regardless, I am happy with what I'm currently using, but always on the look out for new stuff. If you figure out the rust properties of those alloy screws, let me know!

PS- are the alloy screws black? That may be one reason I didn't want to use them. I forget though.

Originally Posted by Philadelph

I have not, but wouldn't want to. It has been suggested to countersink the nut on the back scale (it wouldn't move) and the screw would tighten through the nut. I think this would be awkward to say the least because of the asymmetrical look it would create. A hex on one side and nothing on the other (looking from the front or back)? No thanks lol. Regardless, I am happy with what I'm currently using, but always on the look out for new stuff. If you figure out the rust properties of those alloy screws, let me know!

PS- are the alloy screws black? That may be one reason I didn't want to use them. I forget though.

Yeah, true enough - the asymmetry would look fairly weird. I reckon it could be done with the socket heads on one side and the hex nut on the other though - no issue with tightening, at least.

I'll contact the guys re rust properties of the alloy and post back, but I'm guessing it won't be positive, as they make a distinction between these and the stainless screws...

I thought the alloys were black, yes.

James.

OK, just got off the phone with the screw people. They aren't sure about the alloy's rust properties, apparently. I guess I'll just suck it and see when they get here.

James.

Let us know what happens! And post pics!