I have decided to put together some fixture sets as I am always getting request for additional nuts and bolts. I have based the contents of the sets on the items I use the most, there are 54 different items sorted into three sets. Each set comes in a 18 section storage box with a description insert in the lid. These parts are all US standard size, I have included both inch and metric sizes of all parts plus a general size conversion on box lid insert to figure out lengths of screws in metric for those on the other side of the pond.
MINIATURE FIXTURES
M-FIX01 Miniature Hex Head Machine Screws and Nuts (450 pieces) $80.00
M-FIX02 Miniature Slotted Flat Head Machine Screws and Nuts (420 pieces) $65.00
M-FIX03 Miniature Self Tapping Screws, Rivets, Washers and Lock Nuts (435 pieces) $65.00
Pieces in set 1 are under 18 cents each and under 15 cents each in set 2 and 3 when averaged out. That's less than half you will pay in any model shop, to get them cheaper you will have to buy by the 100's like I do.
Once you start using the parts I am sure you will run out of some before others, but you do not have to buy another complete set. Once you have a single set you can buy refills for it, and also refills from the other sets.
You may order refills when you order your first set if you feel you would like to get more of certain parts.
Note the refills come in the quantity listed in the box, if you need a 100 or more of individual parts contact me for a discount. There is a minimum order of $20.00 for refills once your set is shipped.
If you would like to get all three sets, I will offer them at a package price of $200.00 until the end of the month.
It is going to take awhile to get these sets package, so please order promptly as I have to order the parts from my supplier to get them ready for shipping. Each quantity of parts will be bagged separately in the box to avoid migration of parts from one section to another during shipping.
I think you will be very happy if you purchase these sets, no more running to the model shop, searching the internet or buying large quantities you don't need. They will be sitting in your workshop ready to use. However I cannot cover everything, I have over a 100 different fixtures in my shop and sometimes not the ones I need. A added bonus by buying a set is that you can contact me if you are looking for a particular part, if I have not got it I can likely find it for you.
Here are the sets.
M-FIX01 Miniature Hex Head Machine Screws and Nuts (450 pieces)
Note: Scaled nuts should only be used when they are seen, otherwise regular nuts should be used to save money.
M-FIX02 Miniature Slotted Flat Head Machine Screws and Nuts (420 pieces)
I have selected the slotted flat head screws so they can be used for both exterior detail and inside where not seen.
M-FIX03 Miniature Self Tapping Screws, Rivets, Washers and Lock Nuts (435 pieces)
Note, Brass self tapping screws should not be used in metal, the heads twist off to easily, these are for detailing and you should drill a hole and glue in place. They are fine for plastic and resin, but care should still be taken or you could twist the head off. For using all self tapping screws drill a hole just under the size of the screw and oil screw before fitting. I recommend doing a test on scrap material before drilling and using screws on your model.
Sample of storage box. I have selected this box as the sections are large enough to get your fingers in to remove parts, plus the bottom of the sections are rounded on two side so small parts can easily be removed.
Please e-mail orders as soon as possible using the part numbers above, for refills if you want to add them use the part numbers shown at the top of each section in the pictures above.
E-mail orders, please included your ship to country and full name as I am getting a lot of orders that do not have this information. I cannot remember over 600 customers by their first name and were they live. It is very time consuming for me to have to search my data base to find out who you are and were you live to figure out shipping cost.
Regards
Mike
