ebinmaine 67,299 #1 Posted November 19, 2020 We've gone through a fair amount of lock washers in the last couple years. Figured it was a good time to stock up. I was paying anywhere from 11 to 15 cents each by the small or medium package. Bulk pack is 4.6 cents each including freight. Good many years supply and a money savings. 13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #2 Posted November 19, 2020 I didn't do the math but I guess that's cheaper than tractor supply, bulk hardware per pound? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,299 #3 Posted November 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, jabelman said: I didn't do the math but I guess that's cheaper than tractor supply, bulk hardware per pound? Not sure on them. I don't have one convenient to my travel area. We do a LOT of online shopping for constantly needed items. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #4 Posted November 19, 2020 Nice! So... Will there be enough to finish Colossus now...? 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,299 #5 Posted November 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Nice! So... Will there be enough to finish Colossus now...? Might be... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,800 #6 Posted November 19, 2020 Yes, Bolt Depot rocks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,791 #7 Posted November 19, 2020 44 minutes ago, pullstart said: Yes, Bolt Depot rocks! I've never ordered from them... pretty good then? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,800 #8 Posted November 19, 2020 If I can’t find what I need local, I go there next. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,299 #9 Posted November 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, WHX24 said: I've never ordered from them... pretty good then? I've been ordering grade 8 from them for less than I can get grade 5 local. Quick service too. I think this order came from the fleabay. Next time I'll try direct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,791 #10 Posted November 19, 2020 I do McMaster or raid Dan's @Achto hardware collection! I get it next day but they seem to rape me on shipping. Guess that's what you pay for next day delivery. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,299 #11 Posted November 19, 2020 1 minute ago, WHX24 said: I do McMaster or raid Dan's @Achto hardware collection! I get it next day but they seem to rape me on shipping. Guess that's what you pay for next day delivery. That was one of the reasons I went to Bolt Depot. Definitely use McMaster for other things but the hardware wasn't competitive once I added shipping. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,292 #12 Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: That was one of the reasons I went to Bolt Depot. Definitely use McMaster for other things but the hardware wasn't competitive once I added shipping. If I cannot find it at my local hardware store I then go McMaster. Love supporting the local store. Been shopping there for 35 years. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,299 #13 Posted November 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, CCW said: Love supporting the local Us too.... When we can. We both have a favorite hardware store in Standish Maine. Great people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #14 Posted November 19, 2020 I don't use that type of washer much. We call them spring washers BTW. I prefer a plain washer with a nyloc nut or a drop of Loctite with ordinary nut. When I was working we had a Loctite rep visit. His recommendation was plain washer and Loctite. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,299 #15 Posted November 19, 2020 25 minutes ago, Stormin said: I don't use that type of washer much. We call them spring washers BTW. I prefer a plain washer with a nyloc nut or a drop of Loctite with ordinary nut. When I was working we had a Loctite rep visit. His recommendation was plain washer and Loctite. I use them on flat surfaces ONLY where they're supposed to be. Also been getting in the habit of Loctite as well. Never used it until this year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,037 #16 Posted November 19, 2020 Bolt depot is great. Yes McMaster charges a lot for freight but just about everybody does now. My last McMaster order was for high strength 7/16 fine threaded rod in 3 foot lengths and some external tooth 7/16" lock washers. I was worried they would ship in 2 packages but they jammed the washers in the shipping tube. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #17 Posted November 20, 2020 I've used Bolt Depot as well with good success, especially if you want something special or with a different look. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,800 #18 Posted November 20, 2020 A while back, I grabbed some 9/16” fine thread bolts from them, along with same thread and 7/16-20 “prevailing torque lock nuts”. I chased the threads of the nuts with a tap. They made for a great set of hardware for inside wheel weights for a WW-93 weight set, and lug nuts for 5 lug setup too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,299 #19 Posted November 20, 2020 29 minutes ago, Zeek said: want something special or with a different look I'll have to remember that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
