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Hello, I have 1909 VV-XVI Victrola. It uses two screws just under the platter to hold the motor board to the case.

When I got it, there were no screws. I got lucky, when I flipped it on it's back to make a repair, one fell out of the bottom.

These are an odd size screw (well at least I could not find any in my junk pile).

They are a number 7 ... not the usual 6 or 8. In fact, I was given a couple #8's and told there were came from a motor board but they are too large (shank dia .165). I sure I could "force" them in but I would rather find the correct ones.

The shank of the body measures at .150 dia

The total length (from under the head to the end) is about 13/16

The unthreaded shank is about ¼" long

I would like two ... but really only need one.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Mike

Blacksmith Bolt lists #7 slotted round head blackened wood screws in 1” and 2” lengths.

https://blacksmithbolt.com/collections/ ... ood-screws

Since these are longer than you need a screw salvaged from another Victrola might be a better choice.

Mark

I found two in my parts. The problem is that mailing them is kind of expensive. The heads are two big and need to go into a padded mailer. The last ones I mailed, the postage was $5.35 and the mailer was $2. Let me know if you want them for the cost of mailing them.

EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED !!!!!!!!!!

The cost is fine.

I just sent a PM and E-mail.

Thanks so much ....... Mike