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Controller needs eye appeal...

lardomlardom Posts: 1,659
edited 2010-06-17 04:58 in General Discussion
The attached image shows that the screws I used in my prototype controller don't look good. As the picture shows I also need teminal blocks. I would appreciate if someone would recommend a supplier.

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  • ElectricAyeElectricAye Posts: 4,561
    edited 2010-06-15 04:16
    Do you know what kind of screws those are? Self-tapping? Sheet metal?

    McMaster might have screws that have a black finish, but I can't vouch from personal experience, though.

    www.mcmaster.com/#tapping-screws/=7jccce

    Just a thought.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2010-06-15 05:02
    I agree: black oxide finished screws, either Phillips pan-head or Allen (hex key) button-head will add immeasurably to the appearance of your project. McMaster-Carr should have what you want.

    -Phil
  • lardomlardom Posts: 1,659
    edited 2010-06-15 05:15
    They are just machine screws but I see they also have PCB mount terminal blocks so I'll contact them tomorrow. A bonus is this company is in NJ. I'm in NY. Thanks.

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  • schillschill Posts: 741
    edited 2010-06-15 11:54
    I buy almost all of my small screws from www.microfasteners.com (including black oxide coated screws). They are also in NJ and ship quickly. I've been buying from them for many years.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2010-06-15 15:06
    I also use Microfasteners for the small stuff (< #4), even though it has to ship to me cross-country.

    -Phil
  • Alan BradfordAlan Bradford Posts: 172
    edited 2010-06-17 01:52
    Try Fastenal, they are everywhere and have a good supply of black fasteners.
    www.fastenal.com

    In a pinch break out the black Sharpie and color the heads.
    Sleazzy but it works!
    I have lots of vendor cabinets that are painted black, and when we get small scratches then it is Sharpie to the rescue!

    Good Luck,

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    Alan Bradford ·N1YMQ

    Plasma Technologies
    Canaan NH 03741
    www.plasmatechnologies.com
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2010-06-17 02:16
    Black nail polish might also be a quick solution. (Just tell the clerk it's a graduation gift for your goth niece. smile.gif )

    -Phil
  • lardomlardom Posts: 1,659
    edited 2010-06-17 04:58
    I·seriously thought about enamel but I ordered the screws and terminal blocks today from mcmaster. One day delivery. I've been buying timing belts from 'Belt Corporation of America' which is in GA·which I will now be able to get from mcmasters. I get supplies from six companies plus what I can find at RadioShack. 'Fastenal' and 'Microfasteners' will solve major problems for me. This forum is priceless.··

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