source for 2-56 screws

[csxdiesel007]

Can anyone provide a good source for purchasing 2-56 screws. I checked the Lowes and they didnt have any or so they said.

HD?
Radio shack?

 

[lmackattack]

I have found them at my LHS,hardware store, and at a few industrial supply houses

 

[alcoman]

You can order them from Micro-Mark

 

[Lightstorm]

I believe I picked up some from Radio Shack a while back that came in a package with assorted lengths. You may have to cut them down to the length you need.

 

[sd50f]

If you have a Fastenal store in your area, try them.

Also, check on eBay. There are a few good sources for 2-56 screws on there.

timothy dineen

 

[ianacole]

You can also try http://www.caboosehobbies.com

 

[I_luv_bridges]

I have ordered fasteners and other stuff from http://www.smallparts.com/

 

[cajon]

Get all my 2-56 screws from McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/
Their prices are way cheaper than your LHS!
Use 1/8" for coupler boxes
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?partnum=93085A010&pagenum=3050
Use 1/4" for truck mounting
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?partnum=96640A023&pagenum=3049
They also have drills & taps for these & other screw sizes. They also ship to you if there's not one close to you.

 

[funnelfan]

Look for a fastener store. There is a local store called Tacoma Screw here in both Tacoma and Lacey, WA. I bought a box of 100 2-56 screws for just a few $$.

 

[railBuilderDhd]

I just got some from www.modeltrainstuff.com but I will be trying to see what the Fastener store in my area has.

Dave

 

[TomR]

Can anyone provide a good source for purchasing 2-56 screws. I checked the Lowes and they didnt have any or so they said.

HD?
Radio shack?

McMaster Carr is the source for everything hardware, tape, and so on.

 

[tomustang]

Depends on the shipping and quantity, but Radioshack has them

 

[kbkchooch]

Walthers also carries them, plus matching taps and drills

 

[Larry]

Do you have an Aviation hardware supply store in your area?

 

[TMLW]

McMaster Carr for sure. They seem to have just about everything and shipping is not bad with them. I order stuff through them almost every week for the company I work for.

 

[railBuilderDhd]

What is the best material type to get? I know you don't want the plastic if you plan to do electrical work with the screws at all (like power a frog connection. Would it be best to use brass for electrical work and maybe stainless steel for others. What do others think?

Dave