What do you call this hardwear, and where can I find it?

[BryFry]

What do you call this type of bolt and threaded cylinder combo that some makers use to secure their scales? Like the ones used by the ESEE, and BRK knives I have here:

I've been looking for some nice versions of these. Some that are decent looking and take an allen wrench, similar to the ones pictured above. But I've had no luck finding any, and I'm not quite sure what exactly this hardware combo is even called?

Any ideas?

I plan on trying my hand at knife making soon, and I kind of like the idea of having simple removable/interchangeable scales. I would also like to learn more about pinning, or is it peening? ...but I have no clue about how to do that just yet, where as I can handle the above pictured technique, if only I can find the propper hardwear.

 

[AVigil]

Scroll down and take your pick

http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=dvl649

You can also go to Ace Hardware , they usually will have them

 

[Justin King]

Threaded standoffs/pivots and whatever kind of screw you find that you like. Check knifemaking suppliers, screws and folder parts.

 

[12345678910]

Scroll down and take your pick

http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=dvl649

You can also go to Ace Hardware , they usually will have them

That

and these

http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-standoffs/=dvldv9


a "bolt" is a nut and screw combination

Machine screw
Hex socket cap screw
threaded standoff spacer

are the search terms you needed

 

[BryFry]

Thanks guys, that is getting me closer I think.

Now I just need to figure out what the different numbers and measurements mean, and how to match them up??? Sorry, I don't have much experience with this stuff... Lots and lots of little things to figure out just to make a little knife!

 

[Justin King]

The 3/16" diameter standoffs usually use 6-32 screws, 1/4" will use 10-24 or 10-32. You have to either pick a screw type/size or a size of standoff, then get the other part to match.

 

[BryFry]

The 3/16" diameter standoffs usually use 6-32 screws, 1/4" will use 10-24 or 10-32. You have to either pick a screw type/size or a size of standoff, then get the other part to match.

Thanks, that helps!

 

[Phydeaux]

I think what you are looking for are called sex bolts. They are similar to binding posts. Here's a link to MSC Direct. Grainger also has them.

Ric

 

[melsdad]

The hardware used in the top picture is a flat head screw.

Like this: http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=dy353y,

The second picture is a button head screw.

Like this: http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=dy35r8

Neither are a socket head cap screw.

 

[12345678910]

The hardware used in the top picture is a flat head screw.

Like this: http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=dy353y,

The second picture is a button head screw.

Like this: http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=dy35r8

Neither are a socket head cap screw.

I would say that Flat head and buttonhead are TYPES of hex socket cap screws.
Have a look at the names of those links you posted

anyway, I think the OP has the idea.