Where do you buy machine screws for Atari and Bally games?

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Where do you buy machine screws for Atari and Bally games?

I'm always missing a few screws here and there from various Atari and Bally/Midway games and want to just find a cheap place to stock up on the common ones. So, a) what site do you go to buy in bulk (I want 100, not 3) and b) is there a list for Atari screws? Bally seems to do better at listing the screws in the manual. I was just looking at the Centipede cabaret manual and it doesn't show the screw sizes. Anyone know what screws hold the upper retainer (bezel) bracket on?

Thanks!
 
I haven't yet found a single source that has everything...

I get a lot of my bulk fasteners from boltdepot.com

I get some things, like black oxide flat and lock washers, from mcmaster.com

I get self-tapping black oxide screws from parts-express.com

When I just need a couple of something, I stop at the local ACE Hardware.
 
Bob Roberts has a useful misc. bolt set that i bought from him with random stuff in it.

I'd like to know where to get those coin-door bolts.
 
For $30, I exclusively use the Thread Detective ( https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Components-Detective-Identifier-Attached/dp/B00GB03OLU ) by Innovative Components to measure my screws/nuts for exact size (metric or US, etc...).

You could also opt for the very nice wall mounted version of this (same thing lowes/home depot uses in their stores) for $45 ( https://www.amazon.com/Mounted-Thread-Checker-Measure-Diameter/dp/B003FPG7F4 ).

Amazon w/prime is the best way to order stuff - it's always free S&H and 2 days! :)

Beyond that, I simply order 10-100 qty on eBay. eBay is the best site in the entire world to order anything you want (at a $premium$) cuz it's so damned convenient (don't have to look at 50 other sites, create accts, etc).
 
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