Can I buy missing hardware from a train table at Lowe's?

Question

We bought the activity/ train table used, so no idea who the manufacturer is. We just moved and somewhere along the way, we are missing 4 specialty (specifically to this table, not regular) screws and 2 nuts (? the things the screws s***w into, or is that a bolt, no clue). Just hoping we can buy it at any home improvement store so that out kids have their activity table again and we can finish unpacking boxes!! Thank you!

Answer 1

Sure, they should have it.

Answer 2

It's totally going to depend on if this table really has to have the specialty screws, and exactly how "specialty" they are.  You can often substitute regular nuts and bolts for specialty ones depending on how the item is constructed.  (You're partly correct, by the way, nuts are the things that get screwed into, but screws have pointy ends and don't require nuts.  You're thinking of bolts).

On the other hand, if it's some sort of real specialty item, used only for this type of table and nothing else can be substituted, you may be out of luck at any hardware store.  I'd one of the ones that you still have (hopefully!) to the store with you to ask them about replacements or alternatives.

Answer 3

It's possible that what you are describing is a cam-and-stud type 'knockdown' connector.  Take a look at the Minifix fittings at Rockler, and see if this is at all like what you need.