I thought the original poster was in Europe or something.
Anyway, while my local hardware store sells black machine screws,
there are few things in that department that you can't get from
McMaster-Carr.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#91249a260/=sqyihThat link is for entertainment purposes only, please double-check
specifications before actually buying parts.
On 2/27/09, Scott Juskiw put forth:
>I bought a bag of 1000 screws years ago from:
>
>http://www.aaronsmachinescrews.com/
>
>These look identical to the screws supplied with MOTM modules, but are
>shorter so that they work with flat rails mounted on a wood frame. The
>blackness never wears off. The part I ordered is:
>
>Item Name: Qty. 1000-#8-32 x 1/4 Machine Screws, Phillips, Pan, Steel,
>Black, Full Thread
>
>Just noticed that prices have doubled since I ordered mine. Shipping
>may turn out to cost more than the screws themselves, depends on how
>many you buy.