Robertson Screws

[bmg]

Just bought an sv 264 and need an assortment of extra screws. Looks like most applications require a #2 or #3 head. Camping World doesn't carry them. I've checked at the local Ace hardware and they didn't have a clue even what it was.

Recently, had to special order a set of #0 to #4 drivers on line, since Lowes or Home Depot didn't have any.

Any ideas on a good source for the screws?

[elamsinsd]

Where are you located?

[bmg]

Originally Posted by elamsinsd

Where are you located?

Near Statesville, NC

[elamsinsd]

Well I am heading out camping in a few hours so I may not get your reply. Try searching for a screw/bolt supplier in your area. In my area we have Ababa bolt. Look for fastener specialists.Maybe you have a Fastenal nearby? Good luck!

[elamsinsd]

Originally Posted by bmg

Near Statesville, NC

Ah..you are on line.... let me see what I can find.....

[elamsinsd]

Fastenal Co.
126 3rd Creek Road
Statesville, NC 28677-8519
(704) 878-2387

[bmg]

Originally Posted by elamsinsd

Fastenal Co.
126 3rd Creek Road
Statesville, NC 28677-8519
(704) 878-2387

Thanks Josh, I called and they don't stock them, but can get them in a couple of days. I'm new at this, but it's surprising that the RV stores don't seem to stock them. I guess they don't want us to work on it ourselves.

[elamsinsd]

Your welcome!. If your in a hurry here are a few more:
Cat-Way Fasteners Inc


111 Sallie Drive, Statesville -
(704) 872-3007
Interstate Bolt & Supply Co

1006 West Front Street, Statesville -
(704) 872-9546

[dezolen]

Robertson screws have been in Canada ever since I can remember. 50 plus years. Never understood why they were never south of the border.

[revrnd]

Originally Posted by dezolen

Robertson screws have been in Canada ever since I can remember. 50 plus years. Never understood why they were never south of the border.

From the Robertson Inc' site:

In 1908, P. L. Robertson began to manufacture a square recess impression in the head of a screw in Milton, Ontario, Canada. At that time, it was a revolutionary change in the fastener industry. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired 55 years later in 1964. For his invention, P.L. Robertson screws and screwdrivers carry his name to this day.

[Palomino_G210]

THey were invented in Canada. The reason thay never made an impact in the US is because the unions wouldn't work with them. At least that is what I was told..

Robertson screws tells another story.

[bmg]

Originally Posted by revrnd

From the Robertson Inc' site:

Here's some more info from Wikipedia:

"Robertson had licensed the screw in England, but the party with which he was dealing intentionally drove the company into bankruptcy and purchased the rights from the trustee, thus circumventing Robertson.[citation needed] He spent a small fortune buying back the rights. Subsequently, he refused to allow anyone to make the screws under license. When Henry Ford tried out the Robertson screws he found they saved considerable time in Model T production, but when Robertson refused to license the screws to Ford, he realized that the supply of screws would not be guaranteed and chose to only use them in Ford of Canada's production.[14][15][16] Robertson's refusal to license his screws prevented their widespread adoption in the United States, where the more widely licensed Phillips head has gained acceptance. However, an alternative explanation for this preference (that has even been aired on a History Television) is that Americans simply preferred their own invention as opposed to the "foreign" Robertson screw."

List of screw drives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I like them a lot more than the Phillips. Robertson really screwed himself by not licensing Ford.

[yvesm]

Go here, McMaster-Carr

You can get them in stainless if you want!