[sdiy] Source for Roland screws?

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At 9:55 PM -0800 03/11/02, Jim Johnson wrote:
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>OK, just try searching the AH archives for "Roland" and "screw" and see how
>many hits you get -

Maybe a search for "screw Roland" would yield more results :)

>Anyway, I need to find some front-panes screws fro Roland gear,
>specifically, the CSQ-100. I've seen similar screws on other old Roland
>gear. I need four of the wide-thread screws for fastening the front panels
>to plastic endcaps,

Those are called "sheet metal screws".

>and four of the tighter-threaded metal screws

Those are called "machine screws".

>Sorry, my grasp of the terminology is way poor. Anyone have a box of
>Roland >junk parts they could dig into for me?

I have a bunch of Roland replacement parts but no fasteners.  I would get a
screw guide, use it to match the size and threads, then buy generic
replacements.  Or you could go to a hardware store or motorcycle shop and
try to match them up by hand.