$20 a bolt, yeah right
$20 a bolt, yeah right
Im working on mounting an old school luggage rack and called HD parts this morning to get the specs on the well nuts they sell (part 8099). HD wanted about $2.50 a well nut and for the 1/4 20 chrome bolts they want $20 bucks each. So that would put me back $90ish for the four mounts I'm making. Yeah right HD!! Lol
Long story Short, I got the well nuts at lowes for a buck each and found boltdepot.com which had the bolts and washers chromed for 13 bucks. They do get you on shipping but oh well. Should have them in a few days and will post back on the quality of the chrome.
Long story Short, I got the well nuts at lowes for a buck each and found boltdepot.com which had the bolts and washers chromed for 13 bucks. They do get you on shipping but oh well. Should have them in a few days and will post back on the quality of the chrome.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: 3rd Rock
Google "ARP" (American Racing Products). They carry/market an exstensive inventory of polished and black anodized stainless hardware that exceeds grade 8.
I use them in a 12-point design to eliminate those POS Torx bolts. They aren't cheep but, they aren't no $20.00 a pop! And, they are "Top shelf" American engineered/manufactured.
Works for me...
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
I use them in a 12-point design to eliminate those POS Torx bolts. They aren't cheep but, they aren't no $20.00 a pop! And, they are "Top shelf" American engineered/manufactured.
Works for me...
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 996
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From: Surprise, AZ
Google "ARP" (American Racing Products). They carry/market an exstensive inventory of polished and black anodized stainless hardware that exceeds grade 8.
I use them in a 12-point design to eliminate those POS Torx bolts. They aren't cheep but, they aren't no $20.00 a pop! And, they are "Top shelf" American engineered/manufactured.
Works for me...
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
I use them in a 12-point design to eliminate those POS Torx bolts. They aren't cheep but, they aren't no $20.00 a pop! And, they are "Top shelf" American engineered/manufactured.
Works for me...
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
Google "ARP" (American Racing Products). They carry/market an exstensive inventory of polished and black anodized stainless hardware that exceeds grade 8.
I use them in a 12-point design to eliminate those POS Torx bolts. They aren't cheep but, they aren't no $20.00 a pop! And, they are "Top shelf" American engineered/manufactured.
Works for me...
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
I use them in a 12-point design to eliminate those POS Torx bolts. They aren't cheep but, they aren't no $20.00 a pop! And, they are "Top shelf" American engineered/manufactured.
Works for me...
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,598
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From: navarre ohio
all the hardware i buy is from Menards. stainless or chrome. only place cheaper is the bolt supply building.. it is easier to just run down the street most of the time. haven't found a bolt they don't carry yet.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: SC
True Value I use to go to had a great assortment of bolts. Generally I purchased polished stainless and you couldn't tell the difference.
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Road Warrior
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From: San Angelo, Tx
Any ACE hardware has a ton of chrome fasteners. Ive always found what Ive been looking for when i walk in there..
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Im working on mounting an old school luggage rack and called HD parts this morning to get the specs on the well nuts they sell (part 8099). HD wanted about $2.50 a well nut and for the 1/4 20 chrome bolts they want $20 bucks each. So that would put me back $90ish for the four mounts I'm making. Yeah right HD!! Lol
Long story Short, I got the well nuts at lowes for a buck each and found boltdepot.com which had the bolts and washers chromed for 13 bucks. They do get you on shipping but oh well. Should have them in a few days and will post back on the quality of the chrome.
Long story Short, I got the well nuts at lowes for a buck each and found boltdepot.com which had the bolts and washers chromed for 13 bucks. They do get you on shipping but oh well. Should have them in a few days and will post back on the quality of the chrome.
Just asking here: Is Charlotte so small that it doesn't have even one local nut/bolt supply house, yet there's a super speedway in the neighborhood?
A quick search would also turn up Gardner-Wescott, one of the largest chrome fastener suppliers in the US.