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Source or Part Number for M4x8 Black Mounting Screws w/Captive Washers

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BirkenVogt

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I am trying to locate a good source for a large quantity of the little black screws that mount most Japanese radios to their included brackets. They are 4mm threads, usually 8mm long and black, and include a captive flat and lock washer. They have a Phillips socket and a hex on the outside. I need to get hundreds of them so price is important. I called Kenwood tech support and they don't have a PN but are trying. Any ideas?
 

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If you are near any fair sized city places like Fastenal have them. Some places specialize in metrics.
I like to use button head Allen screws as It sometimes make it harder to steal radios mounted in vehicles. Also look on the net if you are in the boonies.
 

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I haven't found a source for machine screws with the captive washers yet. I buy the 4X8mm black phillips pan heads from Tessco to fill my needs. Box of 250 is $12.40, 100 for $5.60. Work just dandy.
 
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