Scale fasteners - chicago screws?

[crktm1612m]

I am planning on making some scales for a busse skeleton out of canvas micarta or G10 and need to find some fasteners that would work. I am looking for a hex or torx flat topped chicago-type screw, preferably black or matte silver. Titanium would be cool. Does anyone know where I can find such a beast? I tried texas knifemaker's supply and they have chicago screws, but only flat-head silver and gold.

 

[fitzo]

"Chicago screws" are also called binding screws; I have never seen them in another configuration other than the domed heads. Something you might consider is to put a screw in from either side with a threaded center piece such as comes on a "Loveless" screw. Then you can simply use the appropriate socket head cap screws. It will take a little relieving inside the scale to accomodate enough insert to thread both sides into.

 

[crktm1612m]

Thanks for the help. I found a picture of some bicycle bolts that look too big, but are basically what I'm looking for:
http://www.amazon.com/Chainring-Torx-Bolt-Pieces-Black/dp/B000C1910C

 

[nadz]

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dont know about chicago screws...but mcmaster carr has a couple of screws that might look cool...low head SHCS part #93615A210 (see the technical drawing)
and part #96452A106(see the technical drawing)

-nadz

 

[crktm1612m]

Nice- thanks for the great reference!

 

[David Wesner]

Chuck Bybee at Alpha Knife Supply has some "Titanium Corby Style Bolts" here is a link http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/hardware.htm Browse through the rest of the site and I'm sure you'll find other accessories you'll just "have to get"