Cartridge mount screws - stainless steel

I need longer mount screws to mount my cartridge, can i use plain steel screws or must i use stainless steel screws . I am having a hard time finding small stainless srews, 20 mm long locally.

tshulba03-29-2008 6:59pm

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stltrains Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 845 posts 03-29-2008 at 11:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tshulba i have found brass is the best for anything to do with audio. Try getting brass screws.
piedpiper Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 753 posts 03-30-2008 at 04:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mapleshade also strongly recommends brass.
tshulba OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 41 posts 03-30-2008 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks guys i have tried a local hobby shop and one bolt supply and they have shorter stainless but not 20mm. I may have to machine up my own out of brass once i find the proper size die to cut the threads.I found plain steel screws at Radio Shack but it looks like i can't use them.
dan_ed Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,451 posts 03-30-2008 at 04:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete McMaster-Carr or Turntable Basics
johnbrown Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 195 posts 03-30-2008 at 04:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Here is one option. 2.5mm x 20mm stainless socket head cap screw. 12.59 per pack of 50 from McMaster-Carr. Have enough to hand out to friends! Punch in this part number: 91292A019

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