Favorite filler items, $1, $5, $10

[Danglerb]

Many times I've bought a carpenters pencil at Sears to bump up to a couple minimum, but I've run out of most small items.

What are some favorites? Specifically I'm stuck at $46 at Zoros, itching for that free shipping at $50.

 

[ForrestT]

Tape measure? 6 in 1 screwdriver?


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[lardy1]

Can never have too many 1/4" drive ratchets.

 

[Odd-job]

Vega torx impact bits

Ansell gloves

Cordico plastic totes

 

[Sevenhills1952]

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[davethorik]

Individual proto socket.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Blue shop paper towels?

 

[Danglerb]

Thanks, that worked great. As you can see my whole order is mostly, filler type items, but I do want those fuses for on hand spares.

Chemical Resistant Gloves,Nitrile,XL,PR
Zoro #: G5267823
$1.49Qty: 2
$2.68
$2.98
Chemical Resistant Gloves,Green,Sz 10,PRChemical Resistant Gloves,Green,Sz 10,PR
Zoro #: G0024315
$1.19Qty: 2
$2.38
Lead Free Flux,Paste,Lead Free,1.7 oz.Lead Free Flux,Paste,Lead Free,1.7 oz.
Zoro #: G3787537
$2.89Qty: 1
$2.60
$2.89
Paste Flux,Paste,Petroleum,4 oz.Paste Flux,Paste,Petroleum,4 oz.
Zoro #: G3787309
$2.88Qty: 1
$2.59
$2.88
Knit Gloves,Beige,XL,PRKnit Gloves,Beige,XL,PR
Zoro #: G0057303
$0.50Qty: 2
$0.90
$1.00
Insert Bit,SAE,1/4",Hex,#2,1",S2 SteelInsert Bit,SAE,1/4",Hex,#2,1",S2 Steel
Zoro #: G3087743
$0.49Qty: 2
$0.88
$0.98
Socket Adapter,1/4 Hex to 1/4 Sq.,1-1/2"Socket Adapter,1/4 Hex to 1/4 Sq.,1-1/2"
Zoro #: G9760667
$2.59Qty: 1
$2.59
Socket Adapter,1/4 Hex to 1/4 Sq.,1-7/8"Socket Adapter,1/4 Hex to 1/4 Sq.,1-7/8"
Zoro #: G3594166
$2.34Qty: 1
$2.34
Power Bit,SAE,1/4",Hex,#3,3-1/2",SSPower Bit,SAE,1/4",Hex,#3,3-1/2",SS
Zoro #: G1672124
$0.45Qty: 2
$0.81
$0.90
Socket Adapter,1/4 Hex to 3/8 Sq.,1-7/8"Socket Adapter,1/4 Hex to 3/8 Sq.,1-7/8"
Zoro #: G3683845
$3.29Qty: 1
$3.29
Pocket Multi-Bit Screwdriver,4-in-1,3 PcPocket Multi-Bit Screwdriver,4-in-1,3 Pc
Zoro #: G1499705
$2.72Qty: 1
$2.45
$2.72
Double End Screwdriver Bit,#2 PH x 1/4Double End Screwdriver Bit,#2 PH x 1/4
Zoro #: G1938626
$0.50Qty: 3
$1.50
Fuse,Dual Element,30A,2" L,9/16" dia.Fuse,Dual Element,30A,2" L,9/16" dia.
Zoro #: G6872490
$3.28Qty: 4
$11.81
$13.12
4-Piece Replacement Bit Set4-Piece Replacement Bit Set
Zoro #: G3640427
$4.40Qty: 1
$4.40
Power Bit,SAE,1/4",Hex,#1,3-1/2",SSPower Bit,SAE,1/4",Hex,#1,3-1/2",SS
Zoro #: G1569513
$0.38Qty: 2
$0.68
$0.76
Pocket Multi-Bit Screwdriver,2-in-1,2 PcPocket Multi-Bit Screwdriver,2-in-1,2 Pc
Zoro #: G8604111
$4.33Qty: 1
$3.90
$4.33
Pocket Level,5 InPocket Level,5 In
Zoro #: G2365851
$2.43Qty: 1
$2.19

 

[speed bump]

1/8" drill bits
Paint pens
Stanley Utility knives
Random saw blade singles to try out a specific blade.
Scribes and awls
Machinist rules

 

[L.Cheapo]

Gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, wire brushes, abrasives, loctite/permatex, razor blades.

 

[jeepinerdeep]

Markers, wire brushes, utility blades, straight blades, teflon tape...

 

[snickers muncher]

For a long time on Amazon the 4oz Elmer's School Glue was 52 cents. I bought a lot of those as filler and actually wound up using them up pretty regular.

 

[Arne73]

10mm sockets...

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[McFarmer]

At Amazon I always have toothpaste, various over the counter medications, shampoo and other daily needs items on the wish list to get me to free shipping.

Never had prime, been buying there since all they sold were books.

 

[bwringer]

Motorcycle wheel bearings.

 

[Bigblockyeti]

Driver bits, NPT reducer bushings, bic pens, sharpies, slim jims.

 

[Rickster]

AA & AAA batteries, WD40, black spray paint, Sharpie black & a silver one.

 

[oldwino]

My fill in needs are usually with Summit Racing (99.00 before free shipping). Somehow if I start with a $70 item I fill in with 2-3 $60 items to go with it, but I do have a dozen Summit t-shirts I’ve used as fill ins

 

[Speed-Racer]

Zoro sells Ulleman Made in USA pick up claw tools, mirror or magnetic pick up tools. Sometime those small magnets can save you.

 

[PugetDude]

Utility knife blades, Sharpies, Verithin Silver pencils, Loctite, 1/8" drill bits, leather gloves, Vise Grip 6" C-clamps, grinding discs, sanding discs, flapper discs, carbide burrs, taps, dies, driver bits, masking tape...

 

[jeffmoss26]

Zoro has great pricing on ProCell batteries.

 

[speed bump]

QD air hose fittings were a go to for a while.

 

[Danglerb]

One of my favorite companies, Ullman, their picks are great, same for the mirrors etc.

What gets me is that after all my effort to get to free shipping Zoro shipped in a half a dozen small boxes and packets.

 

[Wjustic]

On Amazon I usually wind up throwing in a Wera hex key or a pack of coping saw blades to get over $25. If you sort by 'lowest price', you sometimes find deals on items where they've only got one left in stock. I've gotten some Channellock screwedrivers and Williams wrenches recently for $3-$4 by sorting by lowest price and looking for "Only 1 left in stock".

 

[Fialaja]

Punches and cold chisels?

 

[seber]

1/4" and 10mm sockets. Any consumables especially epoxy.

 

[WarrenJ]

Throw away paint brushes, steelwool.

 

[Philbert]

3 piece wire brush set at the local dollar store nearly as good as the car parts stores but less than half the cost.