TKO grub screw size

[StevenG]

Does anyone know the size of the grub screws used in TKO products? I want some plastic tipped screws to replace the originals.

[Tater]

You may just want to email TKO an ask him. You can probably get more of them straight from him too.

[Monkeydad1969]

8/32"

[StevenG]

Thanks, I was sure someone here knew.

I did not want more of his, I want plastic tipped scres to protect the barrel finish.

[Tater]

Thanks, I was sure someone here knew.

I did not want more of his, I want plastic tipped screws to protect the barrel finish.

Ahh, great idea.

[Taso1000]

Thanks, I was sure someone here knew.

I did not want more of his, I want plastic tipped scres to protect the barrel finish.

I found if you cut a bit of weed trimmer line and drop it in the hole works well.  I also tried sections of buna orings but they're too soft.

Taso

[7624452]

 
https://www.google.com/search?newwindow=1&q=8-32+plastic+tipped+set+screws&oq=8-32+plastic+tipped+set+screws&gs_l=serp.3...25121.34906.0.36826.7.6.1.0.0.0.114.614.2j4.6.0....0...1c.1.64.serp..0.4.299...30i10k1.J89jeXJIaKk

[Monkeydad1969]

Nice find, Art.  Might have to order me some now---actually, I will order some. 

Joe

[StevenG]

Mine at leat is not 8-32, looks like 6-32. Using the cheapy homedespot ones to test fit.

[7624452]

I just checked one of mine and it is 6-32.
https://www.google.com/search?newwindow=1&site=&source=hp&q=6-32+set+screw+with+plastic+tips&oq=6-32+set+screw+with+plastic+tips&gs_l=hp.12...4107.23581.0.28984.32.32.0.0.0.0.125.3407.5j27.32.0....0...1c.1.64.hp..0.25.2716...0j0i131k1j0i22i30k1j33i21k1j33i160k1.LOstYzLK0Qk

[Monkeydad1969]

I stand corrected.  I forgot I had to have my TKO screw tapped for 8/32" a couple years ago.  Sorry about the wrong info.

Joe

[Rivers3Plinker]

For a second i was thinking brass tipped set screws would work, but they would damage the black and potentially electrolysis react with the steel causing corrosion. I like the nylon idea particularly if you have to remove the brake frequently. The nits on the barrel from the set screws can make removing that brake a hassle. I wonder if Mike has tried this or what he thinks of ithe idea?

[StevenG]

The other alternative I have considered is cutting the reducing end section in half and then using screws to hold it together.
That way the whole ring tightens more evenly.

[Rivers3Plinker]

The other alternative I have considered is cutting the reducing end section in half and then using screws to hold it together.
That way the whole ring tightens more evenly.

Sort of like a scope ring?

[StevenG]

The other alternative I have considered is cutting the reducing end section in half and then using screws to hold it together.
That way the whole ring tightens more evenly.

Sort of like a scope ring?

Exactly like that.