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belltones
Joined: Aug 08, 2017 Posts: 12 Location: Philadelphia
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:53 am Post subject:
tips on where to source fasteners? (screws, bolts, etc) |
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I feel like I have things pretty well figured out with regards to sourcing electronic parts and various other incidentals but I still don't feel like I've got a good source for something very mundane: fasteners!
I'm hoping to find a place (preferably in the US, online is fine) that sells a wide variety of screws, bolts, and nuts...
mostly rather small ones, of different lengths, different threadings, different materials (brass, anodized, etc)
The average hardware or home improvement store has a very limited selection when it comes to smaller-sized ones. I sometimes go on Ebay or Amazon and buy like a 5 pack of exactly what I need but they're often kind of overpriced and paying for shipping each time (and waiting) seems silly. I'd like to be able to go to one site and order a wide variety in bulk to have on hand.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks in advance. |
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AlanP
Joined: Mar 11, 2014 Posts: 746 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:45 pm Post subject:
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The usual USA answer is "McMaster-Carr". Don't know who they are, what they're like.
I usually get fasteners from RS Components Online. |
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elmegil
Joined: Mar 20, 2012 Posts: 2177 Location: Chicago
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:00 pm Post subject:
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AlanP wrote: | The usual USA answer is "McMaster-Carr". Don't know who they are, what they're like.
I usually get fasteners from RS Components Online. |
And here I was about to say "McMaster-Carr"
They're based somewhere near Chicago, which makes shipping to me really damn fast. But even if not, their website is a wonder of finding what you need very easily. And they have it all..... |
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piedwagtail
Joined: Apr 15, 2006 Posts: 297 Location: shoreditch
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:34 am Post subject:
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I get mine in UK from ebay from the big dealers( Boltbase ; MassiveAttack).
Super selection,cut price deals and free postage
Delivery is also usually next day.
Rapid has a horrendous £30 target for free delivery and RS is all the above but expensive. Screwfix limited but local. Maplin just dumb.
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belltones
Joined: Aug 08, 2017 Posts: 12 Location: Philadelphia
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:47 pm Post subject:
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Oh yeah, Mcmaster-Carr. I had been to their website before. I like their illustrations for everything, haha. Still not the best selection when it comes to the smallest fasteners. But maybe I have to accept that those may always be a bit hard to find. |
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Dragon's Lair
Joined: Dec 29, 2006 Posts: 203 Location: Hope BC, Canada
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:24 am Post subject:
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I get all mine from Fastener Express, they carry just about everything, and their prices are no to bad either.
http://www.fastener-express.com/ |
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DES
Joined: Feb 28, 2003 Posts: 794 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:51 am Post subject:
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McMaster is in several locations. There's one here in NJ which is great - I can put an order in late at night, they ship it the next day and I have it the day after. If the order goes in early enough I get it the next day. On occasion I'll use Fastenal but they tend to be a bit more expensive then McMaster. Other times I've been able to find what I need at Sears Hardware but they are not carrying much in small fasteners these days. Good for bronze, steel and nylon bushings though... _________________ Dave
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belltones
Joined: Aug 08, 2017 Posts: 12 Location: Philadelphia
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Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:10 pm Post subject:
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ah, I'm very pleased to hear that McMaster ships from NJ as I am in Philadelphia. that's big points for them. and thanks everyone for your suggestions! I'm sure between all of them I'll be able to find whatever I need next time. |
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