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    Brand New FlashForge Creator Pro - Missing bag A screws to install extruder

    Please help! I'm missing the bag containing 2 screws from nylon bag A (http://i.imgur.com/I7PDV1N.jpg?1). It's pretty much step one. I'd really like to get this up and running ASAP and will go to my local hardware store to replace them if I know what type of screws they are. Please, Please, Please can someone help me. I'm so close, and yet so far.

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    I think those 2 screws are the same as used in CTC printer.
    If so, they are 3mm screws, 15mm thread length.

    Note: there may be some screws in Bag-B that will fit
    Last edited by EagleSeven; 10-25-2015 at 01:44 PM.

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    But, then I'll need bag B screws lol. But I'll use them when I go to the store for reference. Thanks!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by EagleSeven View Post
    If so, they are 3mm screws, 15mm thread length.
    M3 is correct. Not entirely certain of the length but they can easily be shortened...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sebastian Finke View Post
    M3 is correct. Not entirely certain of the length but they can easily be shortened...
    Yes, I think I put a flat washer, or 2, on them also

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    Quote Originally Posted by EagleSeven View Post
    Yes, I think I put a flat washer, or 2, on them also
    That'll do it. Not exactly rocket science


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    Lowe's had Hillman Machine Screws M3-.50 x 10, but they don't seem to be working. Am I missing something?

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    what does the '-.50' mean ?

    All the nuts and bolts on my creator are m3.
    I've bought spares from my local hardware store and off amazon. No issues - but never seen the '-.50' before.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shmooel View Post
    Lowe's had Hillman Machine Screws M3-.50 x 10, but they don't seem to be working. Am I missing something?
    Those are probably Too Short,
    I think the 10mm is the Overall length and you need some with about 15mm thread length,
    Overall length includes the Head also,
    So, you need some with overall length about 18mm, I think.

    The .50 number is the thread Pitch, or shape of treads.
    and .5 is the most common M3 pitch.
    Last edited by EagleSeven; 10-26-2015 at 07:47 AM.

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    I actually got them to work fine, I think the problem was that I wasn't apply enough reverse pressure on the extruder itself for the screws to fully catch. also, the instruction manual I was emailed originally was apparently the wrong one so hopefully with the new instructions I'll be able to resolve my issues since I noticed after thinking I was done I still had parts leftover

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