Screws needed

[montesquieu]

I need to replace some little black screws that have rusted on a component (the usual short rounded/cross headed screws you get on lots of different hifi gear, I don't know what the size is though)

Anyone know where I can find them?

I also need a thumb-operated screw on cap for an earth binding post, again don't know the size .. I'm thinking though I might need to replace the whole post?

[The Black Adder]

Hi Tom.

I have used accu.co.uk

They have some great quality screws etc.

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[karma67]

if you measure the hole they screw into it will tell you the size :)

[Lawrence001]

if you measure the hole they screw into it will tell you the size :)A small error can mean you get the wrong one, metric vs imperial, then there's the thread size too.

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[Firebottle]

For little money you could get a hardware pack that will give you a clue what size you need, plus some spare bits.

http://www.ampmaker.com/store/Hardware-pack-2.html

http://www.ampmaker.com/store/Hardware-pack-3.html

Once you know the size there are plenty of on-line hardware suppliers.

Alternatively I could send you a couple of M3 and M4 screws to see which it is you need.

[montesquieu]

For little money you could get a hardware pack that will give you a clue what size you need, plus some spare bits.

http://www.ampmaker.com/store/Hardware-pack-2.html

http://www.ampmaker.com/store/Hardware-pack-3.html

Once you know the size there are plenty of on-line hardware suppliers.

Alternatively I could send you a couple of M3 and M4 screws to see which it is you need.

Thanks all and those hardware packs look good though I was after black ones really I wonder if that's doable?

The holes are hard to measure with the plastic ruler I have but they are either 2mm or 2.5mm.

[struth]

trick was to use the pack to gauge size of hole so you order correct screw of length and colour/shape etc.

[Stryder5]

Go to your local Engineers Supplier, take a screw with you. They will size it for you and you will probably have a selection of head and material available. You'll probably have to give them 50p for the tea tin!

[karma67]

hi tom,if you are not in a big rush you can send 1 to me if you like,i have a big nut and bolt store near me and i can take it there and get it matched up.

[montesquieu]

hi tom,if you are not in a big rush you can send 1 to me if you like,i have a big nut and bolt store near me and i can take it there and get it matched up.

That would be fab Jamie.

[karma67]

no probs,pm sent.

[montesquieu]

Just to give a big thanks to Jamie, some screws were waiting for me last night when I got back from Italy - really appreciated.

[karma67]

no probs mate,next time you go you can bring me back a lambretta :)