Currently trying to source metric screws for a different project and it’s just about impossible, so thanks for the hard work.
I’m trying to source this in Canada…probably the worst part of the world for metric fasteners. Everyone but the U.S. is metric. Our suppliers are mostly aligned with the U.S., so very little metric there, yet we don’t have the selection you do in the U.S. So whatever small metric fastener supplies are available in the U.S., we can’t get here. Despite being officially metric.
I’m sorry but I can’t help but laugh. That genuinely sounds awful and totally ridiculous but you must admit it’s deeply ironic that the US would have better availability than Canada for metric screws.
Yes, quite ironic. We’re “metric” but not as metric as Europe. Some metric units are more convenient than others - here people use km and °C because they’re easy and convenient but people’s weight in pounds and height in feet and inches.
To steer this thread somewhat back on topic, try finding VESA screws here (all metric). I gave up on any of the screws in the Framework laptop. You’d be lucky to find any fastener matching ONE of the parameters of these screws. So you can find the right diameter but the wrong length. Or the right head configuration but wrong driver type.
Amazing to see these get released! I haven’t lost any screws yet, but if I ever need to make a marketplace purchase you better believe I’ll try to add the fastener kits just in case!