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For Sale => PRO Challenger Fishing Products by Alan Chui => Topic started by: Petah on October 19, 2018, 02:45:35 AM

Title: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Petah on October 19, 2018, 02:45:35 AM
To all those that purchased Allen's new Jigmaster kits, I found 18-8 stainless steel low profile
socket head screws to replace the original slotted head screws. No more screwdriver slipping off to scratch
the sideplate or frame!!!!
McMaster-Carr
part # 92855A310 M3 x 0.5 mm thread 10mm long 25 pack $2.63
part # 92855A319 M3 x 0.5 mm thread 20mm long 25 pack $4.83
Need to cut 2-3 mm off the longer screws
Really toughens up the look IMO!!!

Peter
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: badfish71 on October 22, 2018, 04:35:17 AM
New kits are metric ?
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: foakes on October 22, 2018, 05:26:19 AM
Looks tough & great!

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: scrinch on October 22, 2018, 06:30:08 AM
Quote from: badfish71 on October 22, 2018, 04:35:17 AM
New kits are metric ?
The bridge screws are standard Penn 6-40x5/8". I think maybe the sideplate-frame screws are metric.
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Petah on October 22, 2018, 09:40:11 AM
Scrinch is correct. The sideplate frame screws are metric!!!
The bridgeplate screws are still 6-40

Peter
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Petah on November 28, 2018, 08:17:28 AM
If anyone wants a set of these screws I have three extra sets. PM me and let me know!!!!!
No charge!!!! These are the 6 sideplate screws.

Peter
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Reel 224 on November 28, 2018, 06:41:50 PM
McMasters Car doesn't sell 6-40 SS screws in the right configuration for the bridge especially the top screws, you want to check that.


Joe
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Frank on November 28, 2018, 06:48:53 PM
Quote from: Reel 224 on November 28, 2018, 06:41:50 PM
McMasters Car doesn't sell 6-40 SS screws in the right configuration for the bridge especially the top screws, you want to check that.


Joe

Joe,

Do you know of a source for these other than modifying them your self?
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Reel 224 on November 28, 2018, 06:58:57 PM
Yes, Me. I custom make 6-40 bridge screws to and spec that you have or wish for. I have a business license so I am legit...............Joe 
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Frank on November 28, 2018, 07:23:22 PM
Joe, Do you know offhand  what size I need for Penn Jigmasters and Squidders as well as Newell 200, 300 and 500 series?
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Reel 224 on November 28, 2018, 07:30:07 PM
I know the Penn reel sizes that you want I am not sure on the Newel reels sizes. If you or someone wants to send me a sample or draft sketch then I'm sure I could make them.

Joe
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Frank on November 28, 2018, 09:26:22 PM
I'll get some together this weekend. Please PM your mailing address.

Thanks,

Frank
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Petah on November 29, 2018, 07:41:11 AM
Joe,
     I am referring to the M3 screws for the sideplate for Alan's jigmaster kits and even the longer ones need about 2.5mm cut off!!! I just use a cut-off wheel on a dremel.  I also modify the 6-40 screws from McMaster-Carr for all my bridgeplates!!!! It's a very easy mod. that you can do with a handheld drill, a sharp file and a dremel. They don't need to be completely smooth, just dull the threading enough so that the yoke doesn't hang-up. After all most of us are applying grease to the screws during installation anyways which helps out.

Peter
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Reel 224 on November 29, 2018, 04:52:32 PM
Quote from: Petah on November 29, 2018, 07:41:11 AM
Joe,
      I am referring to the M3 screws for the sideplate for Alan's jigmaster kits and even the longer ones need about 2.5mm cut off!!! I just use a cut-off wheel on a dremel.  I also modify the 6-40 screws from McMaster-Carr for all my bridgeplates!!!! It's a very easy mod. that you can do with a handheld drill, a sharp file and a dremel. They don't need to be completely smooth, just dull the threading enough so that the yoke doesn't hang-up. After all most of us are applying grease to the screws during installation anyways which helps out.

Peter
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Peter: While I commend your resourcefulness, that isn't the rite screws for the top of the bridge unless you file the threads, witch will works but is not as clean as the proper screw.

I am producing screws as a business and if you take the time to notice others here are producing products as a business, while I respect your wanting to do some good on this site. Please keep in mind we contractors are investing thousands of $$$ on eqiptment and countless hours to produce a better product.

I hope you can understand were I coming from................................Joe
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Petah on November 29, 2018, 05:55:21 PM
Joe,
      I totally understand and didn't mean to undermine you. In fact after I replied I found your post about your new endeavor. I like to post my findings as that is what this forum was started for IMO. All the best to you and maybe I'll be buying from you in the future. Getting a little tired of the metal dust from customizing!!!!

Peter
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Reel 224 on November 29, 2018, 09:05:13 PM
Pete: Thank you for understanding. If any time you need a machined part you can contact me or anyone on the for sale site. Sal and Fred Maxout Cortez Randy Paul are just a few here that help guys here. Buy the way I can help also, it not about the money at times.


Joe
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Petah on November 29, 2018, 09:41:23 PM
Joe,   
      As Sal says "Cool beans!" I utilize many of the people here and just try to give back when I can.
Once again, wish you the best on your new business!!! Wish I had the knowledge and machinery to do what some of you geniuses to do!!! As for now, it's just me, my hacksaw, dremel, needle files, drill and determination!!! Oh yeah, can't forget my BFH!!!!!!!!!

Peter
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Reel 224 on November 29, 2018, 11:03:05 PM
Quote from: Petah on November 29, 2018, 09:41:23 PM
Joe,   
      As Sal says "Cool beans!" I utilize many of the people here and just try to give back when I can.
Once again, wish you the best on your new business!!! Wish I had the knowledge and machinery to do what some of you geniuses to do!!! As for now, it's just me, my hacksaw, dremel, needle files, drill and determination!!! Oh yeah, can't forget my BFH!!!!!!!!!

Peter

Peter; I like that BFH!!!!!! I use on the hard to fix reels ;D ;D ;D ;D. By the way as for me, I started out 45yrs ago learning gun work from a great gun smith. And I am still learning from guys here, so I'm not a genius by any stretch of imagination. Thanks for the laugh.................Joe 
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Black Pearl on December 08, 2018, 03:22:20 AM
Here is the stainless steel upper bridge screw for my JigMaster 500 or 112H double dog bridge.

This screw has couple more threads than the OEM screws

$1.00 each with other purchase from my online store. If just order for this screw only, $2.66 shipping cost will be added.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/26/771_07_12_18_8_15_40.jpeg)
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Reel 224 on December 08, 2018, 03:37:17 AM
Nice screws..........................Joe
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Petah on December 08, 2018, 07:37:22 AM
Joe,
      Are you going to make stock style slotted screws or allen/hex head??

Peter
Title: Re: Allen head socket screws for the Pro Challenger one-piece Jigmaster
Post by: Reel 224 on December 08, 2018, 03:39:48 PM
Quote from: Petah on December 08, 2018, 07:37:22 AM
Joe,
      Are you going to make stock style slotted screws or allen/hex head??

Peter


Allen head screws, because I am trying to match the configuration of the custom plats that are made here by Tom, and in my own opinion they look much cleaner and function much easier then a slotted screw.

I found the expense of buying so much stock for different sizes and styles of screw is not cost defective anyway. I'm just going to offer the Socket head screws for the bridges that except the 6-40 screws.

Joe