Ernie Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Hi All the model BUILDERS out there. Can anyone advise? I need some very small nuts and bolts. Ideally 2mm and around 10mm long. To add to the difficulty, brass, with a hex head. Now, I'm not a lazy sod, I've tried all the usual suspects, Modelfixings, Mick Reeves, even Amazon, but to no avail. Any ideas ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 If you can tolerate - or even prefer - non mainstream metric threads, Chronos may have something suitable in B.A. https://www.chronos.ltd.uk/omega-search/?q=Ba screw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Just buy some brass rod and nuts,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinFlynn Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-m2-screws-brass.html Hex head will be an issue though...not sure you will find any at M2. Could you use M2 threaded rod and an M2 locknut instead? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Clark Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Hi, 8BA is just a little larger than 2mm but might be OK. You can get brass hex head bolts and nuts from MACC Models: https://maccmodels.co.uk/shop/8ba-x-1-2-hexagon-brass-pack-of-10-2/ https://maccmodels.co.uk/shop/8ba-brass-nuts-2/ They do other options as well Good luck Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.4g Shaun Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Ernie, try a model engineering supplier; the ones that supply live stream components etc. I bought a bag full of brass ones a number of years ago; very small diameter (10BA from memory) for a model. Not hex though, just a standard 6 sided head but would look very similar. Look one up and give them a try. Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) Try EKP Supplies - they list M2 hex but only 4mm or M2 pan head by10mm- they are very helpful people and they manufacture screws etc so I suggest a phone call to see if they can supply hex head in the sizes you need. Edited November 20, 2023 by kc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) Here you go. 15 mm long but hex head and brass. £4 for 10. Amazingly M2 is the biggest size they do! Edited November 20, 2023 by Simon Chaddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hilton Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Model fixings have a good stock of m2 screws search fixings on the main page then fixings again on the second page 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Ali express ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) Perhaps Kayfast have what you want :- https://www.kayfast.co.uk/category/1/all-products and I have used eBay in the past. Edited November 20, 2023 by John Wagg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Ali Express. Just got a bag of 20 2mm nuts and bolts. Not sure what they are up to, but 7 days from order to posty arriving. Amazing!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Harrison Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Have you tried boltbase.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 That is exactly the information that I need, now to go through it all. I do use the forum quite a bit for stuff like this. I try to help where I can too. It really is an extremely valuable resource ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Model Fixings. I never waste time going anywhere else. Next day delivery even if you order in the afternoon. Just the VERY BEST!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Chandrayan Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) Ernie, Prime Miniatures (as recommended by Simon) are your best bet within UK. I have bought from them and do recommend them. Edited November 21, 2023 by Manish Chandrayan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Here on ebay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share Posted November 25, 2023 Hi Guys A wee box arrived this morning from Prime Miniatures.... Tiny brass nuts and bolts, exactly what I needed, and fast too (4 days.. Im in the South of France. They have a super range of very small stuff......Highly recommended Thanks for the help ernie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippers Walker Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 eBay offer a myriad of suppliers of nuts bolts and many other fixings in small quantities of all shapes and sizes. Suggest that you try there. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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