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m6z · 06-05-2009, 08:09 AM

Where are you guys buying hardware? Are most buying it local? Such as home depot, etc. or? Are thery any good places online? Went to pick up some bolts for my center crossmember and home depot had 6 of the 8nut/bolt/washer's I needed. Just tired of going to 2 or 3 different places to buy bolts.

ChevyFan24 · 06-05-2009, 08:16 AM

I use tractor supply or NAPA!

**N2TRUX** · 06-05-2009, 08:36 AM

It depends on the quantity needed. If you need a large quantity of a specific size, check for a local fastener supply. You can buy a box of bolts for the same price as a handfull at Home Depot.

SCOTI · 06-05-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by m6z

Where are you guys buying hardware? Are most buying it local? Such as home depot, etc. or? Are thery any good places online? Went to pick up some bolts for my center crossmember and home depot had 6 of the 8nut/bolt/washer's I needed. Just tired of going to 2 or 3 different places to buy bolts.

The HD near my house is the same (not enough or no inventory). It's so frequent that I don't even consider using them anymore unless I'm already there for something else.

At my boiling point, I went so far as to tell the person working that area (it was a supervisor in charge) about the frustration. I had been in a few weeks before looking for a particular bolt combo which they were out of. I let the person know & gave them the empty box. Each time I went back to pick them up (I pass the store on my way home)...... nothing. This went on for too long & I finally went out of my way to get them elsewhere.

bobjob · 06-05-2009, 09:24 AM

local napa ..they can get me anything ,,even stainless steel in about 1 day...they go to there warehouse 2 times a day..

*Shane* · 06-05-2009, 09:26 AM

Tractor Supply has a good selection of grade 8 and grade 5 in my area. They keep the big bins with the open front's full of nuts, bolts and washers ... not those little slide-out drawer type deals like at Lowes or Home Despot that only carry a handful.

70k52wd · 06-05-2009, 09:34 AM

Fastenal, Lowes.
For my minimum needs, Lowes works well. But call them first if you know exactly what you need. Then hope you spoke with someone who knows what they are doing.

heidesign · 06-05-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It depends on the quantity needed. If you need a large quantity of a specific size, check for a local fastener supply. You can buy a box of bolts for the same price as a handfull at Home Depot.

Yep,

I buy from local family owned fastener supply house. Or get them out of my lawson, fastenal bins.

BH

dammitmitchell · 06-05-2009, 11:40 AM

napa... and if they dotn have it they cal fastenall and they bring it to me..!
sweet!

Tx Firefighter · 06-05-2009, 11:56 AM

Tractor Supply has bulk grade 8 hardware in all sizes bolts, washers, and nuts for 3.69 a pound. You just fill the plastic sack till with whatever assortment that you choose then they weigh it and charge you by the pound.

blakeaz33 · 06-05-2009, 12:15 PM

Ace has a surprisingly good assortment and inventory in my area and are also cheaper than Home Depot.

Twisted Minis · 06-05-2009, 12:55 PM

Fastenal, a box or two at a time.

Wild83C10 · 06-05-2009, 03:06 PM

www.mcmaster.com
Way cheaper then Lowes or any of the other places.

BarryB · 06-05-2009, 06:56 PM

Tractor supply, fastenal, Bolts and screws, Napa, RARELY ever go to Lowe's or HD to get bolts. Unless its after 5:30 and i need something right then, Then I MIGHT got to lowes or HD.

SBTork · 06-05-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild83C10

www.mcmaster.com
Way cheaper then Lowes or any of the other places.

Thanks for the heads up there, that seems like an awesome place to buy hardware from

jlaird · 06-05-2009, 09:17 PM

Tractor supply for me.

68 short step · 06-06-2009, 01:03 PM

m6, since we dont have a tractor supply local, and HD and lowes suck at bolt selection....ive found that atwoods at 71st and county line has alot better options....and you can buy it by the pound, not by the package...

72freak · 06-06-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It depends on the quantity needed. If you need a large quantity of a specific size, check for a local fastener supply. You can buy a box of bolts for the same price as a handfull at Home Depot.

Yep..........Home Depot is a joke when it comes to specialty hardware......actually a joke on a lot more than that! As mentioned try a fastener supply and if you have a local hardware store like ACE they normally have a nice selection also.

joe231 · 06-06-2009, 02:58 PM

do you guys Have a Fastener World in Tulsa?
They have lots of stuff reasonably priced
Ace or Tractor supply usually for me when I'm at home....

smashingchuck · 06-06-2009, 05:47 PM

TSC usually, Fastenall if I have to.

Home Depot is a joke for buying anything if you ask me.

jdstx · 06-07-2009, 08:48 PM

McMaster is great resource. They are seldom out of stock and they ship immediately. I phoned in a order around 1 AM on a Sunday morning and the stuff was delivered Monday morning.

72freak · 06-09-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

TSC usually, Fastenall if I have to.

Home Depot is a joke for buying anything if you ask me.

My thoughts also but I toned it down a bit..........Great place if you like it "Made in China"

ksbrktracer · 06-10-2009, 02:37 AM

Ace Hardware on south Memorial , around 81st I think has a ton of grade 8, grade 5 , stainless and even chrome plated, best source I have found for just walking in and picking up some stuff. There is also one in brookside around 41st and peoria......great selection.

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bobjob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: florence arizona Posts: 53	Re: Where is everyone buying Grade 8 hardware? local napa ..they can get me anything ,,even stainless steel in about 1 day...they go to there warehouse 2 times a day..

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Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Where is everyone buying Grade 8 hardware? Tractor Supply has a good selection of grade 8 and grade 5 in my area. They keep the big bins with the open front's full of nuts, bolts and washers ... not those little slide-out drawer type deals like at Lowes or Home Despot that only carry a handful.

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70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Where is everyone buying Grade 8 hardware? Fastenal, Lowes. For my minimum needs, Lowes works well. But call them first if you know exactly what you need. Then hope you spoke with someone who knows what they are doing.

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Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Where is everyone buying Grade 8 hardware? Fastenal, a box or two at a time. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

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BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Where is everyone buying Grade 8 hardware? Tractor supply, fastenal, Bolts and screws, Napa, RARELY ever go to Lowe's or HD to get bolts. Unless its after 5:30 and i need something right then, Then I MIGHT got to lowes or HD. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

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jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Where is everyone buying Grade 8 hardware? Tractor supply for me.

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68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Where is everyone buying Grade 8 hardware? m6, since we dont have a tractor supply local, and HD and lowes suck at bolt selection....ive found that atwoods at 71st and county line has alot better options....and you can buy it by the pound, not by the package... Last edited by 68 short step; 06-06-2009 at 01:04 PM.

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jdstx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 63	Re: Where is everyone buying Grade 8 hardware? McMaster is great resource. They are seldom out of stock and they ship immediately. I phoned in a order around 1 AM on a Sunday morning and the stuff was delivered Monday morning.

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