On 11/21/2014 10:53 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Nov 2014 10:24:39 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Fri, 21 Nov 2014 09:54:29 -0500, Harrold wrote:

On 11/21/2014 7:38 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
I wanted some stainless, metric, socket cap (hex head) 8mm x 35mm
bolts for the Guzzi - an appearance upgrade for my 25 year-old bike.
Found them he

https://www.boltdepot.com/Product-De...x?product=6437

Nice price, easy guys to work with, got 'em in a couple days.
--

"The modern definition of 'racist' is someone who's winning an argument
with a liberal."

...Peter Brimelow (Author)
(Thanks, Luddite!)

Lowes has em.

Good to know. I didn't try them or HD 'cause I figured they wouldn't
have them - or I'd have to buy a hundred at a time.

HD and Lowes are just the opposite. If they have the bolts you want
they only have a few and they are expensive. Locally I go to Ace
Hardware for bolts and screws. You can buy one or a big box, your
choice and they have a far better selection, including stainless and
chrome plated.
Since these stores are a franchise, YMMV
Online McMaster Carr is probably the best outfit with the biggest
selection. Some years ago when I was looking for an unusual metric
bolt, I ended up ordering them from Europe. (12mm x 200mm stainless)


I have a fastener company about 4 blocks from my house, they carry a
very wide range of nuts, bolts, screws, and washers. They have
stainless, zinc, iron and some aluminum fasteners from 4-40 to 3/4" and
metric sizes to. Very convenient and, over the years I have bought
enough that if I only need 5 or 10 pieces they just give them to me.
Every couple visits I'll throw coffee money on the counter. They are
nice guys at the counter, always try to solve my fastener problem.

Mikek

On Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:00:15 -0600, amdx wrote:

On 11/21/2014 10:53 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Nov 2014 10:24:39 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Fri, 21 Nov 2014 09:54:29 -0500, Harrold wrote:

On 11/21/2014 7:38 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
I wanted some stainless, metric, socket cap (hex head) 8mm x 35mm
bolts for the Guzzi - an appearance upgrade for my 25 year-old bike.
Found them he

https://www.boltdepot.com/Product-De...x?product=6437

Nice price, easy guys to work with, got 'em in a couple days.
--

"The modern definition of 'racist' is someone who's winning an argument
with a liberal."

...Peter Brimelow (Author)
(Thanks, Luddite!)

Lowes has em.

Good to know. I didn't try them or HD 'cause I figured they wouldn't
have them - or I'd have to buy a hundred at a time.

HD and Lowes are just the opposite. If they have the bolts you want
they only have a few and they are expensive. Locally I go to Ace
Hardware for bolts and screws. You can buy one or a big box, your
choice and they have a far better selection, including stainless and
chrome plated.
Since these stores are a franchise, YMMV
Online McMaster Carr is probably the best outfit with the biggest
selection. Some years ago when I was looking for an unusual metric
bolt, I ended up ordering them from Europe. (12mm x 200mm stainless)


I have a fastener company about 4 blocks from my house, they carry a
very wide range of nuts, bolts, screws, and washers. They have
stainless, zinc, iron and some aluminum fasteners from 4-40 to 3/4" and
metric sizes to. Very convenient and, over the years I have bought
enough that if I only need 5 or 10 pieces they just give them to me.
Every couple visits I'll throw coffee money on the counter. They are
nice guys at the counter, always try to solve my fastener problem.

Mikek

That would be nice!

On Sat, 22 Nov 2014 08:09:24 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

I have a fastener company about 4 blocks from my house, they carry a
very wide range of nuts, bolts, screws, and washers. They have
stainless, zinc, iron and some aluminum fasteners from 4-40 to 3/4" and
metric sizes to. Very convenient and, over the years I have bought
enough that if I only need 5 or 10 pieces they just give them to me.
Every couple visits I'll throw coffee money on the counter. They are
nice guys at the counter, always try to solve my fastener problem.

Mikek

That would be nice!

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I can usually get what I need at Lowes, HD or West Marine. For
everything else I've got Ace Hardware, Family Hardware, or Fastenal.
For unusual marine fastenings, Jamestown Distributors is pretty good.

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com

On Sat, 22 Nov 2014 20:01:11 -0500, wrote:

We are pretty lucky to have a good assortment of counter stores in Ft
Myers, on Fowler, Metro or Edison.

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Yes, that area is a veritable treasure trove of specialty suppliers.