Twmaster 1 Posted March 15, 2003 I am looking for 50 to 100 of the 3 x 10 MM tapping screw known as MA5? (new of course) Thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerzirccar 0 Posted March 15, 2003 HI! Do you mean the SS black screws or the self tapping screws or the screws where the nut is comming on. Jerry[:I] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 15, 2003 As mentioned above, tapping. The manuals for a couple of my Tamiya cars list the screw as part MA5. I am going to be rebuilding a few of my recent arrivals and want new screws! Cheers, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerzirccar 0 Posted March 15, 2003 To what car was the screws for[] Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 15, 2003 Jerry, these particular screws fit too many cars to list. I have several buggies that need fresh hardware (Hornet, GH, Mad Bull, etc.) these are the same hardware on all of these and my on road cars too. Cheers, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerzirccar 0 Posted March 15, 2003 HI! In the ESCORT RS COSWORTH,ALFA 155,CELICA GT-FOUR RCC,BMW SCHNITZER the screws are called BA3(3x10mm tapping screw) in the ferrari F40,MAZDA 787B,HONDA NSX the screws are called BB6(3X10 TAPPING SCREWS). Are these something you are after. Jerry[:I] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 15, 2003 Yea Jerry that sounds like the bits I seek. Silly of Tamiya to not standardize a part name huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerzirccar 0 Posted March 15, 2003 If you are looking for those then I can fix to you. Let me see to next week what I can offer you. Jerry[] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 15, 2003 Ok Jerry. No hurry here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whacky 0 Posted March 15, 2003 I have found Tamiya uses different 3x10mm Tapping screws. On my TL01 they are silver and made of iron (i think). The ones that come with the TB01 and TA04 are BLACK and made out of a very hard steel (My dremel had a hard time cutting them). But in the manuals they all have the partnumber 50577. As these cost 3 Euro for 10pcs i went to the hardwarestore and bought 30 for 0.90 euro. They where 3x16mm but i dremeld them down to 10mm and fit perfect. -Whacky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 15, 2003 Thanks Whacky, Yes you are right the cost of these screws from Tamiya is insane. The problem I have is here in the USA I cannot buy metric fasteners (other than some larger hardware like bolts etc.) in the hardware store. I'll do some poking about online I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandXMan 0 Posted March 21, 2003 http://www.microfasteners.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 21, 2003 quote:Originally posted by BrandXManhttp://www.microfasteners.com/ id="quote">id="quote">That's just nifty except they don't have METRIC self tapping. Cheers, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aconsola(2) 0 Posted March 21, 2003 from what I can see, your best bet for self tapping hardware is to pick up a clodbuster screw bag b, part#9465189 which has: 38 3X8mm self tapping screws 43 3X12mm self tapping screws 54 3mm flanged nuts all for $5.50, which comes out to $.04 per piece, which is on par with what you'd pay for hardware in bulk. The clod Bag A,part # 9465188, Has a nice assortment of machine threaded screws for under $5 -Anthony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 21, 2003 What a splendid idea! I will order these from my LHS tomorrow. Thanks for the pointer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJoerD 2 Posted March 22, 2003 Where can I easily get hold of 'gold' M3 screws with philips 2 heads, as used on a Bruiser and actually most modern Tamiya cars? I can't really seem to find them, other than order a bag of about 10 from Tamiya and paying their high prices... [?] The 'Tamiya' screws also had a extra slot in it, to fit in a '-' screwdriver. I'd like my screws to be origional as possible. [] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 28, 2003 I just got the screw set in from my LHS and all of the self tappers are the gold finish like you need Sjoerd. And thanks to Aconsola for the tip on the Clod screw bag. These are exactly what I wanted. Thanks so much!! [] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJoerD 2 Posted March 29, 2003 Yes, but the ones I need are not the self-tapping ones... [] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 29, 2003 quote:Originally posted by SjoerdYes, but the ones I need are not the self-tapping ones... [] id="quote">id="quote">Then order bag A it is full of 3 MM gold machine thread screws. (Yes I got one of those too.) [] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJoerD 2 Posted March 29, 2003 OOOHH... How many are in it and what would the price be? [] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aconsola(2) 0 Posted March 29, 2003 here is the list for bag A 9465188 Includes: 16ea 3x6mm screws 10ea 3x10mm screws 22ea 3x12mm screws 14ea 3x15mm screws 14ea 3x20mm screws 8ea 3x30mm screws -Anthony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twmaster 1 Posted March 30, 2003 quote:Originally posted by SjoerdOOOHH... How many are in it and what would the price be? [] id="quote">id="quote">The A bag, part number listed above, has the following: 16 3x6MM 10 3x10MM 22 3x12MM 14 3x15MM 14 3x20MM 10 3x27MM 8 3x30MM All but the 30 and the 12 MM screws are gold in color. The 30 MM screws are black and the 12 MM screws are silver. You should be able to order these from your LHS as they are current parts. The bag cost me less than $5.00 HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
