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Old 02-22-2004, 09:45 PM
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Default Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

Who's a good, reliable source for the larger size allen head cap screws? I used to get my hardware from Fastener Express, but their website seems to have dissapeared. The local hardware stores are stocking the same items as the giant hardware stores. That only covers the fast moving stuff on the market.

At the moment, I'm desparate for 10-32 allen heads longer than 2-1/4 inches. They need to be at least that long to mount my engine. Thanks to any and all that have an answer.

Pat
Old 02-22-2004, 10:21 PM
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Default RE: Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

Try Micro Fasteners at [link=http://www.microfasteners.com/catalog/products/SSCSCA.cfm]http://www.microfasteners.com/catalog/products/SSCSCA.cfm[/link]. They have 10 X 32 X 2.5 listed in their catalog.
Old 02-22-2004, 10:37 PM
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Default RE: Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

You can also try RTL Fasteners [link]http://rtlfasteners.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=RF[/link]
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Haven't tried RTL but Micro Fasteners is a good, reliable source.
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Default RE: Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

Hi Pat,
I don't know were Spring Valley is ,
But if there is any Industrial Area's
Like Machine Shop's or Manufacturing,
Try looking for Industrial Supply's.
Better Yet go to WWW.MCMASTER.COM
The Company is called MCMASTER-CARR.
They are HUGE, They have Everything under the Sun,
and They ship.Here is their Phone #; (562) 692-5911
Their Fax # is (562) 695-2323.
Hope this help's,
Hoss.
Old 02-23-2004, 01:11 AM
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Default RE: Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

I have had nothing but great service from www.Microfasteners.com...

From their online catalog...

SCA1140 10-32 x 2-1/2 $ 4.95 for 10
SCA1148 10-32 x 3 $ 4.95 for 10
SCA1164 10-32 x 4 $ 0.80 for 1
Old 02-23-2004, 01:46 AM
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Default RE: Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

SilverSurfer: Hey you live in Valley Springs? I live in Sonora and fly at the Modest club field at Woodward. Who are you?? I bet you fly there too!!

I have got what you desperatly need 10-32 x 3" cap screws, also some 2-3/4"
May even have some 2-1/2
Send me an PM with you phone number and I will give you a call or I will send you a PM with mine and you can give me a call I have sent you an email with my phone No. Give me a call.
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Thanks to all of you. I really appreciate the information. I'll send you an e-mail and give you a call, Chuck. I fly out at the Copperopolis field and Stockto when I get a chance.

Pat
Old 02-23-2004, 09:26 PM
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Default RE: Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

I have dealt with RTL almost exclusivly and have found their selection and customer service second to none.

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Old 02-24-2004, 06:41 PM
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Default RE: Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

Ditto what Victor said.
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Default RE: Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

I've received excellent service from Micro Fasteners and also from RTL. You can't go wrong with either one.
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Default RE: Need Source For Allen Head Cap Screws

Has anybody found a place to get cap screws with the heads drilled so they can be safety wired? metric or SAE.

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