Very small screws

[Bas]

Managed to successfully drive home 9 screws, but snapped the head off #10. Arg. I need a very small philips head brass screw, #1, 3/8" long (actually 7/16"). There are several sources on-line, but that would mean I end up with a box of 100 plus $4 shipping. That seems overkill for ONE screw.

The smallest screw that Ace carries is a #2. Someone suggested True Value, I tried calling them this afternoon but got no answer. Any other sources in the area?

 

[BKind2Anmls]

Bas,

I have some very small ones. I could stick them in the big post office box tomorrow and you might have them by Tuesday.

 

[farmerbw]

I may have a few about that size left over from some brass hinges I got from WoodCraft. These, I think, if it helps any I can check when I get home from work in about 30 minutes.


HTH
Brian.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Fastenal says they have this screw, but it's slotted rather than phillips. Don't know if they would have it in stock, but it says you can buy just one. And they have numerous locations in the Raleigh area.

#1 slotted brass wood screw

HTH

Bill

 

[farmerbw]

Bas, the screws I have are 3/8" long and have a recommended pre-drill of 1/16, no clue what size # they are. I've got at least one and could probably locate a couple more if you can use them. I'm working tomorrow but if you think they'll work I can leave them for you before I go in. Let me know if you're interested and think they'll work.

btw, I'm over in N. Raleighwood not too far from Crabtree and WoodCraft.

Brian.

 

[Phil S]

just checked my supply and all I have in #1 is 3/16 phillips flat head but not they are black not brass. You might try the doll house section at a craft store

 

[CoolHandLuke]

Microfasteners.com has all of the small screws of any type you could find anywhere... good luck

 

[froglips]

I found 5 different types of brass and brass-like screws in my "Misc Small Screws" jar.

Phillips head, I suspect #1. Some smaller than others.

Most are 7/16 to 1/2.

If you'd like, pm me your snail mail and I'll drop them in monday.

Jim

 

[NCTurner]

Pretty sure I can cover you, but they would be sq. drive.

 

[Bas]

Bas,

I have some very small ones. I could stick them in the big post office box tomorrow and you might have them by Tuesday.

Hi Susan - that would be fantastic. I'll PM you the info.

Bas, the screws I have are 3/8" long and have a recommended pre-drill of 1/16, no clue what size # they are. I've got at least one and could probably locate a couple more if you can use them. I'm working tomorrow but if you think they'll work I can leave them for you before I go in. Let me know if you're interested and think they'll work.

btw, I'm over in N. Raleighwood not too far from Crabtree and WoodCraft.

Brian.

Thanks Brian, but based on the 1/16" pilot hole, I think those would be too large.

I found 5 different types of brass and brass-like screws in my "Misc Small Screws" jar.

Phillips head, I suspect #1. Some smaller than others.

Most are 7/16 to 1/2.

If you'd like, pm me your snail mail and I'll drop them in monday.

Jim

PM on the way.

To everyone else: Thanks! :icon_cheers Great info on some more suppliers, and I never would have thought to look at a Crafts store. I wonder if Michaels carries them.

 

[scsmith42]

Bas, you might try Wilders in Raleigh. They have an incredible selection of bolts and nuts; not sure about screws though.

 

[ErnieM]

Bas - You might try MicroMark. I buy a lot of small screws from them in packs of 40. I know they have your size but the phillips head might be a problem (not to mention shipping). I'd gladly send you some but I'm plumb out of them.

ernie

 

[Len]

Microfasteners.com has all of the small screws of any type you could find anywhere... good luck

Micro-Fasteners has #1 brass screws, but only slotted. You have to get #2 for Phillips drive.

Len

 

[Canuck]

Bas.

Another option if you only need a couple. Check out the small hinge H/W at Home Dept. You could buy a couple of jewelry box hinges and/or clasps for couple of bucks and pilfer the screws. Then all you need is replacement screws when you are ready to use them.

May solve your immediate problem.:dontknow:

Wayne