Novamadcars 230 Posted March 19, 2023 I have a couple of project's in mind that I've been collecting parts for and today it come to mind that I will need to buy screws washers spacers standoffs ect.was wondering what others use instead of tamiya branded? And where from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted March 19, 2023 My local Ace Hardware carries stainless steel M3 hardware. I also pick up random screws from my local hobby store. Lastly, I order them in bulk from eBay. All stainless steel hex button, both machine and self-threading. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted March 19, 2023 AE spacers are far cheaper than Tamiya's own. https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExihHt1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kpowell911 1899 Posted March 19, 2023 26 minutes ago, alvinlwh said: AE spacers are far cheaper than Tamiya's own. https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExihHt1 I thought you meant Team Associated then haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4475 Posted March 19, 2023 Are you in the UK? Most recently I bought a load of M3 bits and bobs from boltbase. They were good value, have a wide range and seem good quality. Previously I have had a variety of items from accu. Excellent quality but quite a lot more money I think. Both were quite fast. I'll probably stick with boltbase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9313 Posted March 20, 2023 For all my machine screw needs, I use westfield fasteners (UK). Great stock of stainless stuff. Sometimes there's an odd size they don't stock, then I'll go to ebay. For standoffs, shims and spacers - well, I really need to get on and find a stockist, I'm always recycling stuff out of the junk pot and I never have enough. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyGuy 1106 Posted March 20, 2023 At the high end, MoodyFools are good (https://moodyfools.com/) and Hiro Seiko as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash 356 Posted March 20, 2023 McMaster-Carr is where I like to buy bulk screws since they are an industrial supplier and have every size and type of screw in any material, but I'm pretty sure they only ship within the US. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted March 20, 2023 Does anyone make a 3mm self tapper with a hex head? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6198 Posted March 20, 2023 I buy my screws from different sources locally and online. For RC aluminum screws, I get them from RCmart. Best alternative to blue aluminum screws are Yeah Racing /YR. Cheaper, just as sturdy, blue shade is very close and have more items insade each pack. Tamiya usually includes 5 pieces only. YR comes in 10 pieces at almost half the price of Tamiya. For my steel and stainless hex screws, I get them from Aliexpress and local shops (if they're available). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ad456 331 Posted March 20, 2023 I’ve used BoltBase, Kay’s Fasteners and GWR for the majority of my stuff over the years. Also clearance/end of line stuff from model shops is another good source for weirder things like shoulder screws etc. @Pablo68 I’ve bought m2.5 of those from eBay before so I’d bet there’ll be some on there or AliExpress. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4475 Posted March 20, 2023 56 minutes ago, Pablo68 said: Does anyone make a 3mm self tapper with a hex head? I've had them from Accu before. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Pablo68 said: Does anyone make a 3mm self tapper with a hex head? I bought stainless steel hex button heads some from this guy and they worked out well. But it doesn't look like he has stainless steel at the moment. https://www.ebay.com/str/semanticsearchltd He does have countersunk though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/265740435103?hash=item3ddf5d3e9f:g:vskAAOSwjvZjjYk3 Terry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlideWRX 785 Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/20/2023 at 8:33 AM, Pablo68 said: Does anyone make a 3mm self tapper with a hex head? Kyosho is doing that with their Dirt Master buggy coming out, but I don't see any spares anywhere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/20/2023 at 7:13 AM, Bash said: McMaster-Carr is where I like to buy bulk screws since they are an industrial supplier and have every size and type of screw in any material, but I'm pretty sure they only ship within the US. In the USA, this is definitely the place for hardware. I also buy some random screws and such off Amazon.. they have collections of washers, nuts bolts, e-clips, etc in our the RC sizes. Very handy for my styrene projects as it uses all sorts of screws at times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pylon80 2629 Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/20/2023 at 5:33 AM, Pablo68 said: Does anyone make a 3mm self tapper with a hex head? Square RC do make them They are very high quality but expensive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/20/2023 at 12:33 PM, Pablo68 said: Does anyone make a 3mm self tapper with a hex head? I buy them on Aliexpress. They have socket head, button head, countersunk etc with tapping threads. Quality has been fine for the price in my experience. I get most of my machine thread stuff on there too, although if I'm in a rush, local dedicated hardware companies like bolt base, kayfast and great Western fastners are all much cheaper than RC branded stuff. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_ve 1043 Posted March 27, 2023 For the Netherlands I use microschroeven.nl . They have a good range of various fasteners in small quantities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukej 319 Posted March 27, 2023 I use Square, and mostly order them from Dai Sakaguchi’s shop. Have tried Hiro Seiko before but found they marr very easily. Luke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novamadcars 230 Posted March 28, 2023 Thanks for all the replys. I should have stated I'm uk based. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted March 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Novamadcars said: Thanks for all the replys. I should have stated I'm uk based. Then westfield and Accu are your best bets 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites