Hi Damon -- I don't know about the Boston Gear Co.  Nancy Fratti
(<musicbox@sover.net>, tel 518-282-9770) may be a good source of
info on this "tiny and small" subject.  Also, try Ralph Schack at
<RSchack@compuserve.com> or tel 310-377-7739.

There are companies that may deal in small parts: The Woodworkers'
Store, Medina, MN 55340, 1-800-279-4441;  Miniature House Catalogue
PO Box 8658,  Fort worth, TX 76124; or perhaps scour your Yellow Pages
for specialty hardware stores -- Home Depot is not the answer to
everything.

Also, Mr. M. R. Phillips, "Merlewood", The Loan, West Linton,
Peebleshire, England EH46 7HE  phone (01968)661039 -- he belongs to the
American Lock Collector's Association, he knows of something called
W. Hobby Ltd., that makes small parts.  Hope this helps.

Larry Greenfield