Does anyone have a good source for alternatives to the standard Vex shoulder screw? I have not been able to find one that meets the shoulder diameter specified on the Vex site. Most have 3/16" diameter rather than the .176 shown.
Not really any alternative source for that one, it’s a “VEX Special” unlike other commercially available fasteners.
To be honest, I really don’t like the VEX shoulder screws.
I have not found any shoulder screws that come close in price to what Vex sells them for.
The 3/16" diameter shoulder screws are permitted for use under Rule <R7>c since these are commercially available. Vex ruled that shoulder screws are permitted under that rule.
“Any commercially available #4, #6, #8, M2, M2.5, M3 or M4 screw up to 2” long, and any commercially available nut and/or washer to fit these screws."