I am finally swapping my Earthshaker PF with the NOS one I have had for years. Looking at the big screws that are used for things like flipper plates and thicker metal parts they almost go all the way through the PF. I decided to us the smaller screws like the gold ones that are used on light sockets and other smaller things. Can I do this and will it hold if I do?
Those would probably rip right out of the wood. If I recall, the lamp socket screws are a smaller diameter.
You could probably get away with slightly shorter screws, as long as they are the same diameter.
Boltdepot.com and fastenal have a wide selection of screws if you need some.
I wouldn't. They're too short. If you're using the same size as the factory hex heads, they shouldn't be poking through the playfield.
light sockets and thin metal are usually #6 x 3/8"
https://www.titanpinball.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=58&product_id=93
Brackets thicker that the light sockets that don't hold coils, magnets, or anything heavy are usually #6 x 1/2"
https://www.titanpinball.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=58&product_id=94
Flipper brackets, coil brackets, and all the thick stuff are usually #8 x 1/2"
https://www.titanpinball.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=58&product_id=92
BTW, i finally found the correct screws without the slots in the heads. I need to update the pictures on our website 
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