iExcell 250 Pcs M3 x 4/6/8/10/12 mm Stainless Steel 304 Hex Socket Button Head Cap Screws Bolts Assortment Kit

Great

handy kit for hobbyist

To like one reviewer gushed... this is a GREAT kit in any size. I specifically needed them to replace hansgrohe part number 96454000--the plastic mounting screws used in many hansgrohe shower trims. These are the screws that mount the escutcheon carrier sleeve to the green iBox housing (aka: plaster shield). In the photo you'll note that i left one screw partially threaded for demonstration. Since the installation instructions have you cut the plastic screws to fit your conditions, the variety of lengths in the kit makes this unnecessary. I replaced 4 screws in two installations and utilized two different sizes from the kit. I purchased the M5 x 40/45/50/55/60 kit. The screws are also stainless steel making them ideal for the moist conditions--the plastic ones simply distort after time and become quite difficult to remove. In my case, I had to use a vice grip to clamp and unscrew them--the slot screw simply couldn't take the torque and blew out. Luckily they didn't break in the housing. You cant really beat the price of this kit either--most online retailers wanted $10 for a single set of 4 plastic screws. Oh, and don't even think of trying to find them in a big-box home store--they won't have them in stock in their jumbled up mess of specialty screw drawers, but they will want to charge you $2 per screw. So, screw that and just get this kit for your project. They are a total timesaver.

Okay, this is going to be a bit weird... I'm about to gush about a kit of screws... But good grief-- this is a really good kit. I say that for two reasons: first the length selection. Lots of other sets try to pack in a ton of tiny ones and skip over sizes as they go up to you-probably-will-never-use-these sizes. This kit just goes in predictable 2mm increments, so you're always close to what you need. But then my favorite part: basically every other kit on Amazon gives you about 20 screws each of 5-8 lengths and then HUNDREDS of nuts to bulk up their counts. Sometimes they even throw in washers. This kit is 100% screws. Don't need washers or nuts ('cause they're left over from the last kit you bought?)? Great! Because you don't get any. 250 screws means 250 screws... Except is doesn't. The listing isn't accurate. They gave me 300 screws and an Allen wrench. So many people play stupid games to make their products look better than they actually are. It's refreshing when a company steps up and finally does something different. Oh, and they're pretty good screws, too!

I bought a separate set of M4, M5, and M6 screws from the same seller/brand (iexcell) so this review applies to all three sizes. The storage box arrived in perfect condition as is very sturdy. I wasn't going to keep them but they are pretty nice. The screws themselves are well-made. The appropriate size metric wrench fits in the head nicely (I tried an SK Tool and Snap-On "Allen" wrench - I tossed the provided wrenches as I have many of my own) and the wrench engaged the screw deeply enough for sufficient torque - keeping in mid these are small screws and are stainless-steel. Threads are nicely done. I don't have a thread gage but I have access to one at work and the M6 screws were near perfect. I did not verify the M5 and M4 set. Overall very pleased with these screws. The next time I need one I won't have to drive 30 minutes to Ace Hardware (who are awesome by the way) to buy one or two screws. Over-all 5 stars.