Buckingham Replacement Gaff Screws, Dowel and Screw Style

These Buckingham replacement gaff screws hold dowel and screw style gaffs on Buckingham climbing spurs. A worn or stripped screw lets a gaff loosen, so having the correct replacement on hand is part of keeping spurs safe.

Why the screw matters

On a dowel and screw style spur, the gaff is located by a dowel and held tight by a screw. If that screw strips, stretches, or backs out, the gaff can move under load. A gaff that rocks or shifts on the shank is a serious problem and the spurs should not be climbed on until it is fixed.

Keep a couple of Buckingham gaff screws with your spare gaffs so a worn one can be replaced at the shop rather than ignored. More parts are in our replacement gaffs and parts section.

Gaff screws also get replaced whenever you change gaffs. Reusing a worn screw on a fresh gaff is false economy. Check the threads in the shank too; damaged threads in the spur itself mean the spur needs attention from someone qualified before it goes back in service.

Installation and checks

Use only the correct Buckingham part for your spurs and follow Buckingham's instructions for installation, including tightening and any thread-locking guidance. Do not substitute a hardware-store screw.

Before every climb, check that each gaff is tight with no play, the screw head is undamaged, and the gaff itself is sharp, uncracked, and within its wear limit. Spur work belongs to trained climbers working under ANSI Z133, always with a flipline or lanyard in place.