Salomon 912 Screws?

This is an old problem that I have just become fed up with. I had some 912s warrantied back in like May, and they came to me on plates (long screws), and I wanted to flat mount on some 179 public enemies--1.5 cm back from center for a 303 BSL, precisely.

I had a friend give me the screws from some old ass Solly binders (not even sure what model) that dimpled the bases in the current holes, which are dead center mount for a 315 BSL. Since I want to re-mount anyway, I'd like to try to get a hold of some appropriate screws.

Not sure the easiest route to get the correct length. I could A) figure out the exact sizes and just buy them at the hardware store. B) semi-freehand grind down current screws. C) continue indirectly begging Salomon for a full set of screws (not as easy as it sounds). or D) take a shot in the dark and see if a maggot has a spare set of 912 screws I could buy.

I tried talking to the salomon rep at Christy Sports, more than once, who said it would be very hard for them to get me just a set of screws. Not sure why. Larry suggested I grind them down, but that seems pretty imprecise. Schral, I can't remember what you said a while back, but I remember it being discouraging.

If you guys have any suggestions, specifications on screw sizes, a number to call to order screws, or screws yourself, I would be much obliged.

Thanks for the help. :yourock:

grinding works better than you would expect. Eyeball the measurement before mounting - if the bindings are older and a bit more worn, you may find when tightening them that the screws will actually deform the plastic of the binding and not grip the metal slide plate of the binding (heel), going further into the ski than desired. This happened to me with a set of 900S bindings and I couldnt figure out why they dimpled my bases until I took a closer look at them.

Is your local ski shop completely out of screws? I would try them first.

adam

Yes go to the shop and start sorting through their ubiquitous bin of random screws. Place prospective screws in binding and use 3.5 x 9.5 mm bit to check the screw legnth. The screws, when in the binding, should not go past the shoulder of the bit.
This may sound confusing but the tech can show you what I mean- bring a six pack.

yeah max, bring me a six pack ;)


seriously, though, pretty much anything but sitting on your ass while whining to solly or posting on TGR will work.

I'll do that. When I get some damn time. Fuck o-chem.