Quality Fastners

[Regzilla]

I just refilled my bins with quality fasteners from a non-profit recycling store.

Got carriage bolts, bolts, nuts washers, cap screws, nylock nuts, carter pins, philip screws, etc. Most corrosion free. I did have to sort it. They charged $1.50 a pound. I estimate a lot of it to be 30 years old. Looks like people donate dads old stuff just to be rid of it.
Also a source of some good tools. Picked up Kreg clamps in orginal package for $10 each.

No, I will not tell you where it is, find your own.

 

[wretched73]

So you came on here to brag? And you're not willing to share your source? No one cares.

 

[Falcon67]

Nothing like that exists here. The "non-profit recycling store" ReStore typically has almost nothing useful. Unless you need a replacement Amana Radarange. There are several sources of quality spec hardware (lots of oil field and heavy industry needs) - none cheap. TSC sells hardware by the lb also, including Grade 5 and Grade 8.

 

[PNWguy]

I just refilled my bins with quality fasteners from a non-profit recycling store.

Got carriage bolts, bolts, nuts washers, cap screws, nylock nuts, carter pins, philip screws, etc. Most corrosion free. I did have to sort it. They charged $1.50 a pound. I estimate a lot of it to be 30 years old. Looks like people donate dads old stuff just to be rid of it.
Also a source of some good tools. Picked up Kreg clamps in orginal package for $10 each.

No, I will not tell you where it is, find your own.

I'd venture a guess that your definition of quality (random grades of "mostly corrosion free") is different than a lot of folks here.

In any case, your attitude *****.

 

[bob15]

I guess this is a "look at me" post......

 

[wssix99]

I just wasted 15 seconds of my life learning about another person spending months of their life sorting through nuts and bolts.

Organizing skittles would be more fun.

 

[thewatusi]

 

[6PTsocket]

Nothing like that exists here. The "non-profit recycling store" ReStore typically has almost nothing useful. Unless you need a replacement Amana Radarange. There are several sources of quality spec hardware (lots of oil field and heavy industry needs) - none cheap. TSC sells hardware by the lb also, including Grade 5 and Grade 8.

I used to get it from TSC. They have a bigger selection at better prices for bulk grade 5 and 8, at Fazio Steel if you are in NJ. Located in Wall and Glassboro. I don't mess with old stuff as the price of new is quite reasonable

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[Lamakocklee]

Uh....

On the positive side.. Falcon67 has it right. Around here if you are looking for NEW nuts/bolts the farm stores are the place to go. Wilco, Coastal, TSC... take your pick.

You can buy Grade 8, Grade 5 or Grade 2 hardware, Lag bolts and carriage bolts by the pound. Prices are way better this way than going to the hardware store or big box store. Its awesome when fine pitched grade 8 hardware such as 3/8x24, 5/16x24, 1/4x28 ..... is the same price as the coarse thread hardware.

Its even better when the put the stuff on sale.

Just another option besides the box stores..

 

[coljar]

$1.67 a pound at Rural King and I didn't have to sort.

 

[Stuart in MN]

What a bunch of grumpy people. This isn't any different than all the swap meet buy threads, and everyone loves them.

 

[Tinkerman66]

What a bunch of grumpy people. This isn't any different than all the swap meet buy threads, and everyone loves them.

My thoughts exactly.
In a different thread the guy would get an affectionate "You ****"!

 

[southalabama]

This is like the Rodney Dangerfield thread,

Can't get no respect,

Tough crowd

But I love nuts and bolts threads. Better when they have pics of the bins and cabinets. These threads have introduced me to Schaller bins. I still save peanut butter jars though.

 

[frankthezapper]

My cousin is getting picky, he now only wants plastic peanut butter jars (they don't break like the glass ones!)

 

[southalabama]

I've got a rubber made tote full of empty plastic peanut butter jars with the red lids.

I've found that if you put dishwashing liquid in it and fill with water and let it set a couple days it comes out clean. One cycle through the dishwasher and it's good to go.

I think we've eliminated all the glass except for small amounts of mineral spirits for washing paint and hobby brushes.

 

[GMCGarage]

I've got a rubber made tote full of empty plastic peanut butter jars with the red lids.

I've found that if you put dishwashing liquid in it and fill with water and let it set a couple days it comes out clean. One cycle through the dishwasher and it's good to go.

I think we've eliminated all the glass except for small amounts of mineral spirits for washing paint and hobby brushes.

Same here. I keep some old tin cans, etc around for solvents that would eat plastic. Great for washing brushes too!

 

[GTO]

I just refilled my bins with quality fasteners from a non-profit recycling store.

Got carriage bolts, bolts, nuts washers, cap screws, nylock nuts, carter pins, philip screws, etc. Most corrosion free. I did have to sort it. They charged $1.50 a pound. I estimate a lot of it to be 30 years old. Looks like people donate dads old stuff just to be rid of it.
Also a source of some good tools. Picked up Kreg clamps in orginal package for $10 each.

No, I will not tell you where it is, find your own.

CSB

 

[Tonyuk]

I'd take new modern fasteners any day over 30 year old stuff that's already been used, sold by the pound in what sounds like some kind of charity shop.

 

[A**holes Garage]

 

[PNWguy]

What a bunch of grumpy people. This isn't any different than all the swap meet buy threads, and everyone loves them.

Mostly it's because of a new guy showing huge attitude. Act like a chump, get treated like one.