Hello. I hope you can identify (and stock!) this screw. This goes to the bottom of a shower door that uses 10-216 shower door guides. The screws serve two purposes: to secure the bottom rail of the shower door itself and also to secure the 10-216 shower door guides. I followed directions from the Customer Q&A on your site for this part and everything matches up with this guide and the specific door referenced in the Q&A. However, one of the screws I removed was severed and this one appears slightly bent. Regardless, I need four more of these and I've had no luck at Ace Hardware, Home Depot and two plumbing supply stores. Help!!!
Thank you!
Screws to base of shower door
Home Owner from Bel Air, MD
Nov 20, 2024 2:44 pm
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Home Owner from Bel Air, MD
Nov 21, 2024 2:02 pm
The screw is 1/8" wide and 1 5/16" long. The bottom 3/16" is unthreaded. Here are two additional images from a closer perspective.
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Dave Sr. from SWISCO
Nov 25, 2024 8:37 am
Thank you for reaching out to us. Your screw is a self-drilling Tek type screw. We do carry these type screws, but only with a 1" length. I don't think you would still need to use a Tek screw if you are just replacing them. You should be able to use either a #8 X 1-1/4" flat head screw or a #6 X 1-1/4" flat head screw. I would suggest taking the screw back to the hardware store and purchase a 1-1/4" screw. As for the diameter, it is either a #6 or #8 but you can have them determine the correct diameter.
Home Owner from Bel Air, MD
Nov 25, 2024 9:49 am
Thank you! As a DIY homeowner, I need and really value this kind of advice. I'm glad this project led me to Swisco. From ordering the shower door guides (perfect replacement) to this discussion, it's been a great experience.
Dave Sr. from SWISCO
Nov 25, 2024 9:52 am
I'm very happy we could help, it's what we're here for. Good luck with the repair!
Home Owner from Colorado
May 11, 2025 3:54 pm
How did you remove the severed screw? Thank you in advance!
Dave Sr. from SWISCO
May 12, 2025 8:44 am
If by "severed screw" you mean that the head is broken off, the first thing I would try is to grab the end of the screw using a set of vise grips. If that isn't possible, take an awl or a small-diameter center punch and place the point of the awl into the screw hole where the screw broke off. Using a hammer, carefully tap the awl to force it into the screw hole. This should help open up the hole and enable you to remove the broken screw.
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