Looking for a good fastener supplier...

BoxcabE50 May 9, 2022

  1. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    ... that doesn't look at you like you are nuts and doesn't charge as if the items are gold plated.

    I need some, (not a huge quantity), of:

    #2 sheet metal screw, round head, Phillips drive, 3/8" length

    #2 wood screw, flat head, Phillips drive, 3/8" length.

    I checked at my local Fastenal and other fasteners stores, hardwares, etc. Nobody stocks anything smaller than #4. The guy at my Fastenal store looked at me as if I was from another galaxy. Just a bit rude.

    I lack the millions of dollars some places I am seeing on line are asking for these tiny pieces.
     
  2. Shortround

    Shortround TrainBoard Member

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    My local True Value Hardware usually cares those but in small quantities. Depending on availability lately.
     
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    I have used Micro-Fasteners for all my small screw purchases in larger quantities. Their prices are fair and shipping is not prohibitive.

    https://www.microfasteners.com/

    Rick Jesionowski
     
  4. BoxcabE50

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    Thanks, Rick. Looks like they have want I need, and prices are good.
     
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    A quick look on eBay I see 100 #2 3/8 inch for a little under $10 including shipping.

    Sumner
     
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  8. BoxcabE50

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    Thanks, All! My order was placed. (y)
     
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    Well, an update. My order with "Micro Fasteners" was never received. They do not respond to inquiry via their email "info@...". I do not have time right now to sit on a phone and for such a small amount. Am filing a complaint with PP.
     
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    The Fastenal guy was probably just embarrassed because they don't really do what...you know...their name says. It should be "Fastensome".

    Doug
     
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  13. Mike VE2TRV

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    At my workplace we switched to McMaster Carr after the local hardware/fastener seller closed up shop thanks to our favorite little spiky virus...
     
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    "Fastensome". I like it! This was not my first time coming away from there empty handed. :unsure::unsure::unsure:
     
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  15. BoxcabE50

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    After filing my complaint with PP, I quickly received a voice mail from the supplier. They claim it was shipped, but somehow mis-routed. I called a couple of times this morning and finally got a human. They promised to ship again, ASAP. So,.......... Waiting, again.
     

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