Screen Turn Buckle

Quick Learner from Minnesota, USA

Nov 22, 2022 11:34 am

This is from a screen made by Lindsay Windows out of Mankato. They can not get them any more. The turnbuckle needs to sit off the screen 1/4" to hold the screen tight to the outside edge of the frame. Each screen needs 6 of these bad boys.

I need like 500 of them. Also looking for framing and corners so I'll poke around on your website!

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Tom from SWISCO

Nov 30, 2022 11:43 am

Thank you for your patience during this busy holiday season. We don't sell this exact clip, but our 70-205 serves a similar function and has the same 1/4" offset. I think it's absolutely worth considering, but look it over and see what you think.

Detail of 70-205

Contractor from Minnesota, USA

Nov 30, 2022 10:18 pm

Tom, you're the man! I want 500 of those bay boys! What do I need to get them
On order!! Dave

Tom from SWISCO

Dec 1, 2022 8:23 am

Awesome! All orders can be placed directly on our site at your convenience. We really appreciate your business, it means a lot.

Please let me know if we can be of any further assistance and I would be happy to help.

Contractor from Minnesota, USA

Dec 1, 2022 1:30 pm

Ugh, I got so excited about those but when I pulled them up to show my team, I realized they were not the right ones! I need more of the pointer ones like in my photo. In fact I can find the pointers but not the ones with the 1/4" off set built in. I have to use the pointer plus a bushing under it which makes it less stable.

You must have those two items, correct?

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Dec 2, 2022 8:33 am

That clip in your photos is very likely not made anymore. I'm surprised to hear that the 70-205 wouldn't work. It's not pointed like the original but it still performs the same job. I've never found the precise shape of the clip to play that big of a role in its function.

The only other alternative we have is to use the 70-014 clip, but it would have to be packed out with a type of nylon spacer. You already said that isn't really ideal, but I don't think you have many other options. I don't think you'll have any luck finding the original piece anywhere.

Quick Learner from Louisiana

May 30, 2024 10:16 am

I am interested in the 70-205 clips also. I have the same clips as the original poster and needs replacing. My question is, what size rivet do you recommend using for the 70-205? Thanks!!

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jun 4, 2024 11:31 am

I believe you will need to use the 70-014 along with a "tube type spacer" to place underneath the clip to give you the correct height. You will also need a very long pop rivet. Check with a hardware store in your area to see if they can supply the spacer and pop rivet, as they are not products we sell. We do carry the 33-005 #44 pop rivet, but I don't think it will be long enough.