Source for small screws?

[MikeyChris]

Hi Guys,

I have searched high and low and can't find a source for #3 x 5/8" (or longer) to mount some Euro Screw Terminal Blocks. I also looked for a metric equivalent (I think 2.2mm x14mm) with no luck. I have tried Micro-Mark, MicroHardware and others. Any help is appreciated. Thanx!

[cacole]

Try Micro-Fasteners.

http://www.microfasteners.com

 

[HO-Velo]

www.boltdepot.com

[zstripe]

I've been using parts from these people for Yrs. Highly precision hardware:

They have #3 wood screws.

http://www.perfectpartscompany.com/PerfectAirplaneMainFrame.htm

Take Care! 

Frank

[dstarr]

You won't have much luck finding #3 screws.  I suppose a few were made, but I cannot remember ever seeing them in a hardware store for a long time.  I'd try for #2 or #4 by 5/8 screws.  If necessary, drill out the mounting holes in the terminal blocks to take a #4 screw. 

[gmpullman]

I have been using Albany County Fasteners with success for some time now.

You may want to email them if you have a specific fastener you are looking for. I recently bought a bunch of stainless fasteners from them but later regretted not being able to hold them in a magnetic driver! 

I don't see any round head #3s but they do have quite a selection of flat head brass down to #0

For example here is a #2 x 3/4.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-Slotted-Flat-Head-Wood-Screw-2-x-3-4-Qty-250-/171346119822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e5064c8e

And here's #3 x 3/4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-Slotted-Flat-Head-Wood-Screw-3-x-3-4-Qty-250-/171346163070?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e506f57e

Prices are reasonable, including shipping!

 

Good Luck, Ed

 

[bakerboy2008]

Try Mcmaster and Carr.  http://www.mcmaster.com/# is their website.  My dad use to make  knives and for some of them he would need really small screws and such and would order from them.  I am not sure if they have a minimum or not but you can check it out and see if they have what you need.

[Redore]

If you have a Fastenall store in town, they should have them or be able to get them.

 

https://www.fastenal.com/products/fasteners/screws/machine-screws?term=3+X+5%2F8+SCREW&r=~|categoryl1:"600000

[MikeyChris]

Thank you all for the info. Turns out I need a #2 screw (not #3) and that is a lot easier to find. I found them at:

http://www.clarcorpindustrialsales.com/

But most of the places you guys suggested have screws for less $ or less shipping (I paid almost 18 bucks shipping on a $10 parts order). I realize shipping has gone up, but I guess these guys aren't really looking for small orders :-)

Mike

[maxman]

Is that a #2 screw, as in a 2-56?  I'm surprised you couldn't find that at your local hardware store.

[MikeyChris]

maxman

Is that a #2 screw, as in a 2-56?  I'm surprised you couldn't find that at your local hardware store.

 

 

Yup, except I need a wood or self tapping screw to mount the terminal blocks on plywood, and  the screws need to be at least 5/8" long. and 3/4" is better. And it seems a #2 self tapping screw 3/4" long is a rarity at most stores. And I want 100 of them anyway, so I just bought 'em online. I shouldda shopped around a little more though ;-)