Large quantities of screws

[ebtbob]

Good afternoon all,

       I know,  several years ago,  this topic was discussed.   I am looking for a source to by screws such as 1-72 and 2-56 in varying lengths.   I cannot afford to continue to by the Kadee offerings of 48 pcs for $4.00.
I want to buy in large quantities such as 100-200 pieces.

[hminky]

http://www.smallparts.com/

http://www.microfasteners.com/index.cfm

[pipefitter]

Thanks hminky, I've been looking for a source of these too.

Robert

[Jimbo]

http://www.smallparts.com/

http://www.microfasteners.com/index.cfm

I agree with hminky with Microfasteners. Excellent service with email orders, got my last two orders delivered within two days! They supplied a free catalogue with my order but their website catalogue is also very detailed.

[hminky]

Checkout the other stuff like hypodermic tubing and stuff at Smallparts. Great stuff, beats the hobby rip-off.

Harold

[BradKT]

Once you know the exact size screw you are looking for, you can also order them from Amazon.  Price and quantities are variable, but seem to be decent.  I had good experiences doing this and was able to stock up on a variety of sizes and quantities that I use all the time and have plenty of spares on hand. 

You just need to know the exact screw size you are looking for in advance.

A company like Accurail also sells a package of 100 screws, which is great for spares if that is the right size that you are looking for.  You can check their site for more info.

I keep them in one of those cases made by Stanley that contains a variety of small boxes and is contained in a carrying case with a handle and it works out great.  I have 2 or 3 of these cases containing all of my spare screws, nuts and small RR-related parts, such as couplers, etc.

[hminky]

Amazon directs you to Small Parts generally

Harold

[jsmvmd]

Howdy,

For the heat shrink tubing can you get the larger stuff and use it on the smaller gauge, or do you need to match it ?  Thanks !

Jack

[ebtbob]

Good Afternoon All,

      Thankyou for all the good contact info.

[mf5117]

try micro-mark

[Doneldon]

jsmvmd-

You don't exactly have to match heat-shrink tubing to the wires it protects but you have to be somewhat close.  The tubing shrinks by about a third to a half so you'll want to use something just a little larger than the wire.  Otherwise, it will be a sloppy fit and might well slide right off of the area you are trying to insulate.
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