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LBK2
10-03-2022, 17:03
Have a Technics 30166SL-1400 MKII and need screws that mount head shell socket to the end of the tonearm.

Need source to obtain screws and the specs on screw type/size for future reference. Checked multiple forums and no luck.

Have approached a few sellers of the complete socket kit but no responses as yet.

Thanks !!

rusty bearing
10-03-2022, 20:23
May or may not be any use but if I need small screws I usually head for the box of dead computer bits, might be worth talking to the local repairers?

LBK2
10-03-2022, 20:28
Thanks,

Turns out I scavenged the small screws from a lap top and none were quite small enough.
Tried some eyeglass repair screws they didn't fit either....

Firebottle
11-03-2022, 07:39
Looks like they may be M1.5 or something like.
i have a tub with many tiny screws in, measure the diameter of the thread and I'll see what I've got.

walpurgis
11-03-2022, 07:44
If you have a clock or camera repairer near you, give them a try.

LBK2
11-03-2022, 19:34
Alan,

Right you are !!
Using manual micrometer it looks to be 1.5mm diameter & 2mm long (tip to bottom of head). Bottom edge of head is flat (not tapered). Phillips head/fine thread.
With all the Technics TT's out there it is surprising difficulty finding these/getting actual size specs.

Firebottle
11-03-2022, 21:06
I've got a couple that look promising.
Looks like 1.6mm on my micrometer but you are welcome to have and try them.

PM your addrerss.

LBK2
17-03-2022, 14:07
I've got a couple that look promising.
Looks like 1.6mm on my micrometer but you are welcome to have and try them.

PM your addrerss.

Alan,
Got battery for my digital micrometer and it reads 1.6mm ! Hope you got my PM.
Thanks!