Recent content by haured

I need to replace the track and hardware on some bi-fold doors. I have been told there is better hardware than the bottom of the line hardware the builder used over 50 years ago. I want to replace the hardware with top quality hardware so I never have to deal with the doors again. I would...

Thanks for all the responses. I do not really need any of these fasteners at the moment. As suggested I have once in the past modified a T-nut to do the same thing. When I found this unusual fastener I thought it would be interesting to know where to find them if ever needed again. Also as...

I would appreciate any help in locating the and even a source for a specialty fastener. The fastener is a like T-nut that with external and as well as internal threads. They would be used as an alternative to a pop rivet threaded insert. To use one you drill a hole in sheet metal, insert the...

Thanks for pointing out that I did not specify the materials to be reamed. In my case mostly mild steel and aluminum and very occasionally brass and nylon.

I would like to purchase a set of over and under straight flute chucking reamers. I am shopping for quality reamers that would stand up over time in home shop use - they would not be used for production reaming. When it comes to tools I usually find you get what you pay for and in many cases I...