Where to get good supply of screws, nuts, washers etc.
02-15-2016, 03:24 AM
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Where to get good supply of screws, nuts, washers etc.
Two main sources:
http://rtlfasteners.com/ for great prices on large assortment kits
http://towerhobbies.com/ great for specific manufacturer parts
http://rtlfasteners.com/ for great prices on large assortment kits
http://towerhobbies.com/ great for specific manufacturer parts
02-16-2016, 04:07 AM
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I but 95% of my hardware, here. http://www.acehardware.com/home/inde...991&025=c&026=
They have what I need, It's in stock, and I can get it without delay.
Besides, the clerks get a kick out of my modeling projects, so they are more than willing to assist me with my "weird" projects.
They have what I need, It's in stock, and I can get it without delay.
Besides, the clerks get a kick out of my modeling projects, so they are more than willing to assist me with my "weird" projects.
02-16-2016, 07:23 AM
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The problem with RTL and Micro is they only want to sell you a 50 or 100 of something. I also use the local ACE when I need just a few pieces of a certain size. To bad J&S is gone he would sell you bags of 6- 8 for .50 a bag.
02-16-2016, 07:09 PM
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02-17-2016, 04:50 AM
#9
I work in logistics and having way to much of anything is a waste of capital. I am fortunate to have a local fastener supply house near by and can get any type and quantity of screw I need to stay in stock. Buying one of those combo kits is a pretty good deal to get started with so you have the most common ones on hand.
02-20-2016, 10:45 AM
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When buying in large quantities and for a variety of products the hobby suppliers don't have, it is difficult to beat McMaster Carr as BarracudaHockey suggested. Nobody ships quicker and prices are reasonable .... especially considering the quality of the products.
If you can imagine it, they probably have it! And that goes far past just nuts and bolts.
If you can imagine it, they probably have it! And that goes far past just nuts and bolts.
02-20-2016, 12:53 PM
#13
Just looked through McMaster, selection seems good but prices are a bit high 10 pieces 00-80 bolt cost more than a package of 50 of the same bolt from Micro Fasteners. Bolt depot doesn't seem to have much of a selection below 4-40. I have found for best selection and price Micro Fasteners beats the others for my hobby needs hands down. I live in Canada and shipping to my mailbox in Detroit takes a few days. Even better is the hefty discounts for quantity orders which I put together for several club members. I can never have enough stock as many times I have been able to help out others when they get stuck.
Dennis
Dennis
02-20-2016, 01:19 PM
#14
Never enough hardware. Small and odd hardware both steel and stainless from Micro Fastners larger stuff from local suppliers. I have never attended an event and been snookered because I didn't have the appropriate fastener. I also have a poverty pack for each plane built where extra common fittings and fasteners are handy. These come with the model when it goes to the field.
The pictures of the two blue tackle containers from Bass Pro are full of steel alloy fasteners on the left is standard and the other side is metric.
The yellow and dark blue boxes are stainless from 00-80 to 1/4 with some metric.
The pictures of the two blue tackle containers from Bass Pro are full of steel alloy fasteners on the left is standard and the other side is metric.
The yellow and dark blue boxes are stainless from 00-80 to 1/4 with some metric.
Last edited by Propworn; 02-20-2016 at 01:30 PM.
02-20-2016, 02:29 PM
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The hobby hardware places have their place, but I buy all my hardware from McMaster unless I'm desperate and have to go to the local True Value. I really really hate going there, as for the cost of 6 screws, I could get a box of 50~100 from McMaster. I also get my McMaster order the next day - every time. You'll also find that you get better quality hardware from them, most of the SHCS I've bought over the years have been Unbrako brand - made in the USA. I seriously doubt the RTL or Microfasteners goods are.
02-20-2016, 03:50 PM
#16
Why is it that it always comes down to someone convinced the way they say to do something becomes the only acceptable way of doing things and everything else is inferior. It happens with everything from lubricants to radio systems and now fastener suppliers. How droll as if there is only one supplier that provides suitable fasteners when the truth of the mater is many of the providers of quality fasteners are getting them from the same source.
Find out where your local machine shop or automotive machine shop purchases their fasteners. Both places use quality fasteners their work depends on it. Most likely this local supplier will be able to provide you with what you need down to 4-40 sizes and if your lucky even 2-56. The ones I deal with will sell you what ever quantity you want from one to what ever.
For the remaining specialty fasteners pick a source that has a lot in stock chances are because they provide good quality at a decent price they move a fair amount of stock and carry a good variety on hand.
Do I really care if you pay 5 bucks for 20 fasteners and I pay 6? If you want to nit pick McMaster lists out an alloy cap screw 00-80 3/4 long 10 pcs for $6.76 and Micro Fasteners lists 20 pcs for $5.80.
Without any proof you assume anyone other than McMaster is selling inferior product what a load of doo doo. If that were the case there would only be one supplier of quality fasteners.
Dennis
Find out where your local machine shop or automotive machine shop purchases their fasteners. Both places use quality fasteners their work depends on it. Most likely this local supplier will be able to provide you with what you need down to 4-40 sizes and if your lucky even 2-56. The ones I deal with will sell you what ever quantity you want from one to what ever.
For the remaining specialty fasteners pick a source that has a lot in stock chances are because they provide good quality at a decent price they move a fair amount of stock and carry a good variety on hand.
Do I really care if you pay 5 bucks for 20 fasteners and I pay 6? If you want to nit pick McMaster lists out an alloy cap screw 00-80 3/4 long 10 pcs for $6.76 and Micro Fasteners lists 20 pcs for $5.80.
Without any proof you assume anyone other than McMaster is selling inferior product what a load of doo doo. If that were the case there would only be one supplier of quality fasteners.
Dennis
