WTB: M5 x 8mm screws

dweekie · 5th February 2009, 02:32 AM

I need M5x8mm brass screws for screw-terminal capacitors. I am looking to purchase ~200. Can anyone help me out?

tedr · 5th February 2009, 02:59 AM

Try McMaster-Carr online www.mcmaster.com

dweekie · 5th February 2009, 04:25 AM

Thanks! They seem to be $0.451 each at McMaster. I may bite on that, but does anyone know of any cheaper source? I was hoping for something a bit closer to the steel screw variety, which can be had for 1/4 of the price.

454Casull · 5th February 2009, 04:43 AM

Not exactly what you're looking for, but it may help:

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...ex?sku=0162380

Geek · 5th February 2009, 04:53 AM

Do you have Acklands-Grainger in the USA? A box of 100 is ~$4.

Cheers!

dweekie · 5th February 2009, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Geek
Do you have Acklands-Grainger in the USA? A box of 100 is ~$4.

Cheers!

No, no Acklands-Grainger around here. Are they brass or steel?

The price to beat is $45.10 per 100 brass screws from McMaster-Carr, which seems a bit high to me. Sometimes, I really wish the metric system applied in this country.......

Geek · 5th February 2009, 05:41 AM

I can check with my supplier for recent prices and material options and email you

Cheers!

boywonder · 5th February 2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dweekie

No, no Acklands-Grainger around here. Are they brass or steel?

The price to beat is $45.10 per 100 brass screws from McMaster-Carr, which seems a bit high to me. Sometimes, I really wish the metric system applied in this country.......

We do have Grainger in the USA, www.grainger.com

Here is the page for M5 brass machine screws, but it does not look too promising

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg...selected=Screw

Have you tried an electrical supply shop, like one that sells romex etc to wiring contractors? I imagine they will have lots of #6/#8 brass pan heads but maybe not metric.

olen · 5th February 2009, 08:15 PM

You might try this place, I believe they'll ship you what ever you need, and they have a large selection. Unfortunately they don't have an online catalog so you'll have to call them and tell them what you need, but they're usually cheaper than McMaster.

http://www.mrmetric.com/

-Olen

dweekie · 5th February 2009, 08:40 PM

Thank you for all the suggestions. I am still looking though.

Grainger.com has the screws, but the price is nearly double that of McMaster-Carr. I called Mr. Metric, but they did not have them in brass.

Geek, I will be eagarly awaiting your quote. I do have to say that these links are all very useful, and I have them bookmarked for future use on various odd parts. Thanks!

5th February 2009, 02:32 AM	#1
dweekie diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006	WTB: M5 x 8mm screws I need M5x8mm brass screws for screw-terminal capacitors. I am looking to purchase ~200. Can anyone help me out?

5th February 2009, 04:43 AM	#4
454Casull diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada	Not exactly what you're looking for, but it may help: http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...ex?sku=0162380 __________________ Building a 2.1 system out of a 3/4"x4'x8' sheet

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5th February 2009, 02:59 AM	#2
tedr diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Try McMaster-Carr online www.mcmaster.com

5th February 2009, 04:25 AM	#3
dweekie diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Thanks! They seem to be $0.451 each at McMaster. I may bite on that, but does anyone know of any cheaper source? I was hoping for something a bit closer to the steel screw variety, which can be had for 1/4 of the price.

5th February 2009, 04:53 AM	#5
Geek diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004	Do you have Acklands-Grainger in the USA? A box of 100 is ~$4. Cheers!

5th February 2009, 05:41 AM	#7
Geek diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004	I can check with my supplier for recent prices and material options and email you Cheers!

5th February 2009, 08:15 PM	#9
olen diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007	You might try this place, I believe they'll ship you what ever you need, and they have a large selection. Unfortunately they don't have an online catalog so you'll have to call them and tell them what you need, but they're usually cheaper than McMaster. http://www.mrmetric.com/ -Olen

5th February 2009, 08:40 PM	#10
dweekie diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Thank you for all the suggestions. I am still looking though. Grainger.com has the screws, but the price is nearly double that of McMaster-Carr. I called Mr. Metric, but they did not have them in brass. Geek, I will be eagarly awaiting your quote. I do have to say that these links are all very useful, and I have them bookmarked for future use on various odd parts. Thanks!