Wakefield11 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Hi, does anyone know what size the screws are that come with the surface mounted points. I have lost mine from a few years back and I would like to use the old points once again?Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Henny Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I assume you mean the screws that fix the motor to the baseboard (timber).I think I am probably stating the obvious, but since you already have the motors, why not just offer up a selection of screw sizes to the holes and see which ones fit. I suggest a 'chipboard screw' type as the thread will be parallel and not tapered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelerXYZ Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Point motors don't come with screws any more.a 2mm screw just about fits in the hole. a 1.5 would probably be better if you get them.XYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Admittedly I don't use Hornby point motors, but I do use surface mount ones. I ordered a big pack of 1.6 mm self tappers off EBay. The seller was in China but 4 weeks later they arrived and worked wonderfully. They were also a lot longer than what you can get in this country. I hate buying things from China but for screws they seem to be the only place to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 I bought some from Peters Spares a couple of years ago, part number PS72. However, they are currently out of stock. I also bought some track fixing screws from this guy on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154678519043. If you get the 12mm ones I reckon they should be suitable as point motor screws. the Peters Spares are 13mm, but they should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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