A screw dilemma

gatorskater · Posted: Feb 20, 2009 1:39 pm Post subject: A screw dilemma

So I recently got my new integrity over christmas break and I plan on riding it in about 2 weeks when spring break rolls around. I purchased some CDI .7" wakeskate fins to go on the board, and before anyone tries to tell me that I don't need fins I'd like to say I LIKE FINS. The dilemma here is that I have to run the center hole pattern which requires me to use a 1/4" bolt on these fins which are usually accompanied by a washer which can be quite annoying sticking up on the top of your deck.

So after googling for "pan head" or "round head" screws I keep getting stuff for drywall and such. Does anyone know where I can get screws that would be a pan head or round head design that would be a little smaller and less noticeable on the deck of the board? I'd like to just order them online instead of searching from hardware store to hardware store.

WhoaNelly · Ollie Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 65

dude, they are gonna be like .$15, just go to home depot and grab what you need. that way you can make sure its the exact right size, way easier than order online

bmosing · Posted: Feb 20, 2009 2:05 pm Post subject:

yeah going to home depot or lowes would be way easier than ordering them. just go ask one of the dudes that works that aisle. they always help me find exactly what im looking for Very Happy

GnarShredd · Backside 180 Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 1529 City: Seattle

It really is amazing how much one person can know about bolts and screws and such. I've gone to lowes/home depot and those guys can look at a screw and tell you exactly what size it is in a second with no measuring. They'll also be able to figure out what will fit almost any application you need.

Fryguy · Posted: Feb 20, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject:

Use a machine screw.

Montgomery · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 976 City: Rogers

Lowes FTW

SleuCrew · Posted: Feb 20, 2009 4:25 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure on the length of the bolt you'll need for an Integrity but just take your deck and fin to a hardware store that has stainless and ask them to show you their 1/4-20 bolts. A pan head 1/4-20 is extremely common. I'm guessing the length you want is 1"

Make sure you get stainless though.

Soulprogression · Posted: Feb 20, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject:

ok i know this has been posted but i have a set of shank fins for a hyperlite I want to put them on my integ, but the bolt patter doesn't match up. would it be safe to drill through the deck or would I risk effing something up? would I be better getting a tap and drilling a new thread hole in the fins?

sorry didn't mean to thread jack, just thought it was a related question Neutral

nick · Posted: Feb 20, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

Local hardware store > Home Deep-Blow

scott a · "a" is for angel Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 4126

I think CDI fins make a fin similar to Hyperlite's shank fin. I'd definitely look into some of those since they specialize in fins and the pattern will work with Integrity's pre-drilled pattern. www.cdifins.com

Soulprogression · Posted: Feb 20, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject:

scott a, thanks homie, i think i'ma sell the hyperlite shanks and get me a set of these bad bitches http://www.cdifins.com/cdifins_fins_wakeskate.html