Name of Blunt Tip Sheet Metal Screw

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I was replacing the heating element on my old Jenn-Air and I lost an important screw. It is a #8 3/8" long blunt-tip hex head screw holding two pieces of sheet metal together. The head fits a 1/4" socket.

Does this type of screw have a name?

Worst case, I will find a sharp-point sheet metal screw and grind off the tip. I can't see what is on the other side, but it might be important not to penetrate too far.

A hex head is desired since they are fairly inaccessible (without further disassembly).

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Best Answer

That would be a Hex head #8 3/8" sheet metal screw.

Take your photo with you to the hardware store and find one.

I am not sure that having a blunt tip is a necessity. It is ?

Maybe you can steal one from elsewhere on the unit where it is not critical.