Need replacement bolt for main door lock

[thomlinson]

I have the standard main door look - deadbolt and passage lock, keyed, in black. One of the four shoulder screws that holds it in place has fallen out and been lost. The thread is 8-32, and it is 3/4" long, with a #2 square drive head. I have replaced it temporarily with an 8-32 x 3/4" machine screw, but I suspect the shoulder part of the bolt is there for a purpose - stability perhaps. Does anyone have any idea where I can find a replacement screw? I've tried rvlocksandmore.com, which is referenced in a sticker on the lock, but that site is not a lot of help. I checked Lowes, Grainger, and Amazon without luck.

[dalford]

Poke around on Amazon… here is a start…

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Screws&rh...es_sbs_fst_scr

[thomlinson]

I had tried that, but to no avail - the combination I want does not exist, apparently. Thanks.

[dalford]

I think you are overthinking it..lol… keep an eye on your fix.. I’m sure it will hold up…

[Reverse_snowbird]

Do you have a Fastenal near you?
The other suggestion would be the lock manufacturer if you know it.

[thomlinson]

If something's worth thinking about, it's worth overthinking.

That certainly is my default position - keep an eye on it for a while, then completely forget about it.

Cheers

Originally Posted by dalford

I think you are overthinking it..lol… keep an eye on your fix.. I’m sure it will hold up…

[thomlinson]

I'll check out Fastenal, though I don't see what I need on their website. There's nothing on the lock to indicate manufacturer, that I can see, just the sticker referring any questions to rvlocksandmore.

Originally Posted by Reverse_snowbird

Do you have a Fastenal near you?
The other suggestion would be the lock manufacturer if you know it.

[GolfingDave]

Maybe this company?

https://www.wescofastec.com/

I would try a local hardware store like Ace. Ours carries quite a few odd hardware pieces in the same section as the screws, nuts and bolts.

Here are some pictures and dimensions.

https://www.mcmaster.com/countersunk...oulder-screws/

[thomlinson]

Thanks - a promising couple of leads to follow up. I have occasionally found odd specialty items at Ace or True Value - next time I'm near one and I'll check it out.