Wanted: Technics T4P retaining screw

[montesquieu]

So the SL10 arrived, nice looking thing positively tiny ... plugged in and sounded rubbish.

Cartridge was loose so I pushed it in .. better sounding. But no retaining screw to hold it in.

There's some kind of threaded insert in the little parallel tracking tonearm.

Bugger - any ideas on where to get the correct, threaded bolt for a 40 year old Technics SL10 turntable?

Some cartridges come with one but who knows if it's the right size and do I really want to spend £40 for a screw?

Like this one:

https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/HQkAAOSwDYdcLnV1/s-l225.jpg

Spotted some specs here but I'm still none the wiser what to ask for.

http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/p-mount-screw-nut-spec.775495/

[lordmortlock]

You can borrow mine if you want Tom, or I can measure it for you

[montesquieu]

I might take you up on that Jake if I can't find anyone with a spare one or a pointer to where I can get hold of one from the UK.

I found this which may or may not be the right thread and screw size but would take a while to come from the US and not doubt the postage would be something silly.

https://www.lpgear.com/product/PMOUNTSCREW.html

[martian sunrise]

You could try a p-mount adaptor. They might be the same.

[CageyH]

I think it is just a P-Mount screw that you need.

[montesquieu]

I think it is just a P-Mount screw that you need.

Yes but where do I get one?

[martian sunrise]

I think it is an M2 thread. They have a funny bit of turned down thread, but I think they just put that there to stop the screw falling out.

[martian sunrise]

Clarkenwell Screws will have them.

If jake measures it, I’ll call in on my lunch break and grab you a couple.

[edit - oops. I thought that was a message]

[lordmortlock]

Yes, M2 by the looks of it, 9mm long excluding the head. I’ll email you a pic Tom, trying to post it here but tinypic is being a massive weapon.

[phonomac]

Hello Tom,
M2 indeed. I'll stick a few in the post for you.

Angus

[montesquieu]

Ah thanks Angus really appreciated. They are really short !!