Screws

**dfox1787** · 02-02-2018

Originally Posted by m_c

They're self tapping screws designed for plastic, but I've no idea where you'd find a suitable replacement.
Normal self tappers could work, but as they've got thicker threads, the extra thickness/pressure can cause the plastic to split.

Personally, looking at the photo, I'd find a good torx bit the correct size, tap it in with a hammer, and re-use the screws, as the damage doesn't look that bad.

Unfortunately this one is the good one. The screw that was rounded off had to have the head drilled off. Who ever had the spindle before me hadn't used the correct tool to take the screws out.

I've found a company online called accugroup who helped me out and are sending me some screws out.

I did contact kress for a quote for some replacements and also for some other parts but it has been a week and I've had nothing back. I guess I'll not be buying another kress spindle.

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**mekanik** · 02-02-2018

You can get threaded inserts for plastic if there is enough material to support it that would allow you to use a proper screw
Mike

**dfox1787** · 02-02-2018

Originally Posted by mekanik

You can get threaded inserts for plastic if there is enough material to support it that would allow you to use a proper screw
Mike

not sure if this would work to fix the kress spindle back together.

**cropwell** · 04-02-2018

The Kress part no is KT 4X23 (pack of 4) http://spareparts.kress-elektrik.de/en/catalogue/ - that is for the 1050 FME-1, probably the same on all Kress Spindles

**dfox1787** · 04-02-2018

Originally Posted by cropwell

The Kress part no is KT 4X23 (pack of 4) http://spareparts.kress-elektrik.de/en/catalogue/ - that is for the 1050 FME-1, probably the same on all Kress Spindles

Yeah I know I emailed them twice and got no response so I bought some off the company I mentioned.

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**cropwell** · 04-02-2018

Originally Posted by dfox1787

Yeah I know I emailed them twice and got no response so I bought some off the company I mentioned.

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It's a sod when companies can't be arsed with the end customer. Karma comes around though and people will buy other makes if their service reputation goes down the pan. Pity, Kress are good quality.