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Old 02-24-2012 | 04:54 AM
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Anybody know where to get 1/4 turn (dzuse - type) fasteners small enough for model-use? I belive having seen such stuff sometime, but can`t find any.
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I think the small dzus fastener is 5/16". My Suzuki has some 1/4"~3/8" fasteners holding the battery box on, with a D-ring head. I don't know if I've ever seen any miniature, hobby sized, dzus fasteners.
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SouthCo listrs them oon there site, teh smallest shank diameter I located was .150 or just under 3/16" in varying lengths.

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smallest I`ve found too......... Know the smaller exist, just can`t find them........
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I have seen .128 in shank, how small are you going for?
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Small as possible I would say. Need some for hatches an such. Could you direct me to an adress I would be more than happy. Thanks!
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Go to Micro Fasteners.com I think you'll find them.

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Go to Micro Fasteners.com I think you'll find them.

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Can`t seem to find any there..........???
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Have a look here
http://www.milspecproducts.com/
I used some of their 1/4 turn fasteners for a spitfire cowling. Worked pretty good.
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Thanks! Can you tell wich one of these would be small and light enough our for model-use?
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try rtl fasteners in the usa i get all of my screws and bolts and other fasteners from the and they have discounts on certain amout of money spent with them. they deal with the hobby side aircraft etc. they are chear i get over 400 dollars of screws ,bolts, blind nuts and all sorts and tools they are execellent to deal with and very quick
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Thanks! Can you tell wich one of these would be small and light enough our for model-use?
These were the ones I used (for 1/4 scale)
http://www.milspecproducts.com/PreEngSets.htm#2700
Part #'s MS213SSD, 2700-5S and 2700-1S
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ORIGINAL: tow

Thanks! Can you tell wich one of these would be small and light enough our for model-use?
These were the ones I used (for 1/4 scale)
http://www.milspecproducts.com/PreEngSets.htm#2700
Part #'s MS213SSD, 2700-5S and 2700-1S
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