Do you have a source for Metric M4 screws in different sizes and plating?

[hailwood1965]

I'd like to put together a collection of M4 screws in differing lengths and finish. Stainless, zinc, black and chrome. Does anyone have a US source for these? I repair and rebuild carbs for Japanese motorcycles and the float bowl screws are M4 ...

 

[rdoty]

I've been getting them from BoltDepot.com. Just built out a collection of M2, M3, and M4 in various lengths.

 

[RTM]

My US source is my local Ace, but the black and Chrome are Stupid expensive. The regular and SS are just expensive.

Unfortunately, I rarely get to plan ahead, but will be watching for good answers.

 

[dnschmidt]

As is the answer to any question: McMaster-Carr.

 

[zimman]

As is the answer to any question: McMaster-Carr.

You can buy a liver from them even if you are from Ohio. LMAO
Zim
Note: I'm from Ohio.

 

[lilcraigford]

BelMetric is an excellent online source.

 

[cody1325]

I've been getting them from BoltDepot.com. Just built out a collection of M2, M3, and M4 in various lengths.

Good to know. A fairly large portion of the 3D printed projects I'd like to try use small metric screws (typically M2-M4), and I haven't been impressed by the Amazon no-name assortments I've bought of various hardware.

 

[NoahG]

I’d definitely ask my guys here in Detroit first. https://www.americanintegratedsupply.com/

 

[crashmtb]

Belmetric sells JIS fasteners in various platings.

 

[rdoty]

Good to know. A fairly large portion of the 3D printed projects I'd like to try use small metric screws (typically M2-M4), and I haven't been impressed by the Amazon no-name assortments I've bought of various hardware.

In an amazing coincidence, my order of M2-M4 screws was also for 3D printing projects!

Promptly followed by printing a bunch of bin inserts for Harbor Freight cases - for the small screws 4-6 bin inserts for each Harbor Freight bin works great. I found that it is easy to grab two or three of the bin inserts and take them over to your workbench.

The big challenge was deciding whether to standardize on phillips head screws or socket head capscrews. Also stainless or black oxide. Decisions, decisions...

 

[bwringer]

Belmetric sells JIS fasteners in various platings.

All my old carbs get stainless socket head, from McMaster-Carr. I don't care about authenticity, and I hate those damn doomed not-phillips cheddar cheese JIS things (yes, OF COURSE I have the correct screwdrivers; these screws just ****).

If you do care about such things, Belmetric doesn't have the JIS float bowl screws, but you can find them from other sources, for example:

M4x14mm JIS Pan Head Screw with Lock Washer - Yellow Zinc Plated

M4 x 14mm - Yellow zinc plated pan head JIS Screw with lock washer Equivalent to: Honda Part no: 93892-04014, 93892-04014-0H, 93892-04014-1H, 93892-04014-1H & 93892-04014-18 Kawasaki Part no: 223AA0414 Our yellow zinc plating matches OEM parts exactly. We've sourced what we believe to be some...

www.kmcarburetor.com

 

[crashmtb]

All my old carbs get stainless socket head, from McMaster-Carr. I don't care about authenticity, and I hate those damn doomed not-phillips cheddar cheese JIS things (yes, OF COURSE I have the correct screwdrivers; these screws just ****).

If you do care about such things, Belmetric doesn't have the JIS float bowl screws, but you can find them from other sources, for example:

M4x14mm JIS Pan Head Screw with Lock Washer - Yellow Zinc Plated

M4 x 14mm - Yellow zinc plated pan head JIS Screw with lock washer Equivalent to: Honda Part no: 93892-04014, 93892-04014-0H, 93892-04014-1H, 93892-04014-1H & 93892-04014-18 Kawasaki Part no: 223AA0414 Our yellow zinc plating matches OEM parts exactly. We've sourced what we believe to be some...

www.kmcarburetor.com

I find Belmetric's flat rate shipping more reasonable than McMaster. Although McMaster is always king if you need something and need it right away.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I needed some M2-M4 screws for computer stuff. Menards had a good selection. I only needed a few, so price was "reasonable". No concern about material/coating/finish.