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Title: IBM Model M 5.5mm nuts
Post by: alessiodd on Sat, 23 May 2020, 18:11:27
Hi there,
Been lurking around for quite some time. Anyone knows where to find genuine 5.5mm IBM nuts or perfectly compatible ones?
Any help really appreciated!
Title: Re: IBM Model M 5.5mm nuts
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Sat, 23 May 2020, 18:36:28
uxcell Hex Nuts, M2x0.4mm Metric... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3SXSN2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Title: Re: IBM Model M 5.5mm nuts
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Sat, 23 May 2020, 18:37:29
Those are for the bolt mod. I realize now you are looking for the ones that hold the case together. Not sure...
Title: Re: IBM Model M 5.5mm nuts
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 23 May 2020, 19:13:39
You may have quite a hard time there, maybe you can find a junked M.

The actual size is 7/32" and these are the weird hybrid kind of "screws" made for plastic that are neither "wood" screws nor "machine" screws, with coarse threads like wood screws but without a sharp point.
Title: Re: IBM Model M 5.5mm nuts
Post by: alessiodd on Sun, 24 May 2020, 03:22:47
Thanks everyone! Yes indeed, I’m looking for the bolts that keep the upper and lower part together. Possibly in Europe. But I think I’m out of luck, even clickykeyboards has them in back order and requires a $15 minimum order, which, coupled With shipping costs to EU, brings the cost of a single 5.5mm bolt to more than 40 bucks...

Again, any help appreciated!!!
Title: Re: IBM Model M 5.5mm nuts
Post by: Maledicted on Sun, 24 May 2020, 14:32:21
Quote from: alessiodd on Sun, 24 May 2020, 03:22:47
Thanks everyone! Yes indeed, I’m looking for the bolts that keep the upper and lower part together. Possibly in Europe. But I think I’m out of luck, even clickykeyboards has them in back order and requires a $15 minimum order, which, coupled With shipping costs to EU, brings the cost of a single 5.5mm bolt to more than 40 bucks...

Again, any help appreciated!!!

You only want one? I see Model Ms on Ebay for $40 pretty routinely. They may or may not even be complete and/or currently functional at that price, but they're usually relatively intact.