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Post by lars on Jul 10, 2023 14:05:19 GMT -8
I need to accumulate the common small taps and screws for modeling. I’m assuming given the materials to drill and tap through I don’t need the highest quality. I see a lot of metric sets of small taps but have to piecemeal numbered ones.
A couple questions:
1. What are the tap and screw sizes I need; 56 and?
2. Where’s a good source to accumulate a variety of common screws?
3. If starting fresh, would you stick with numbered screws or would you dive into metric?
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Post by Christian on Jul 10, 2023 16:12:01 GMT -8
Kadee sells 3 piece sets of drill, tap and clearance drill. #2-56, #1-72, and #0-80 cover most common model railroading needs. If you are into brass, then you will need metric tools. McMaster-Carr is a really good source if you are in a city. MMC does ship. I get screws from Amazon. Prime shipping makes that a no brainer for me. The assortment of #2-56 in the photo cost me about ten bucks and has screw heads that work with Tangent and Moloco trucks.  |
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Post by santafe49 on Jul 13, 2023 17:43:41 GMT -8
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Post by valenciajim on Jul 13, 2023 19:54:42 GMT -8
Kadee sells 3 piece sets of drill, tap and clearance drill. #2-56, #1-72, and #0-80 cover most common model railroading needs. If you are into brass, then you will need metric tools. McMaster-Carr is a really good source if you are in a city. MMC does ship. I get screws from Amazon. Prime shipping makes that a no brainer for me. The assortment of #2-56 in the photo cost me about ten bucks and has screw heads that work with Tangent and Moloco trucks. I just made a similar purchase on Amazon and I was impressed with the service and the price. |
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