Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site crystal.ARPA Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!cmcl2!floyd!harpo!seismo!uwvax!crystal!bill From: bill@crystal.ARPA Newsgroups: net.consumers Subject: Re: Nut and Bolt Shop Message-ID: <312@crystal.ARPA> Date: Fri, 10-Feb-84 15:14:43 EST Article-I.D.: crystal.312 Posted: Fri Feb 10 15:14:43 1984 Date-Received: Sat, 11-Feb-84 23:14:33 EST Organization: U of Wisconsin CS Dept Lines: 26 References: <488@ihuxb.UUCP> Their stuff seems to be reasonable quality; however, the "n thousand pieces" includes about 20 lifetimes' supply of cotter pins. Also, they have a four or five dollar 'postage and handling' charge. It's not a rip-off, but be aware of what you're actually buying. Sears has a similar product; look for catalog or in-store sales. I would suggest checking prices for boxes of 100 of the various machine screws you need at a local hardware store or (better yet) an industrial fastener distributor. The hardware is of better quality than the DRI stuff, and you don't get all the cotter pins. I bought a variety of screws in flat and (round or pan) head in 1" lengths, since I have a crimping tool/bolt cutter (Vaco, Amp, or sears) that cuts machine screws to length, so the 100 quantity wasn't needed for all different lengths. Also, buy nuts and flat/lock washers in quantity. You can get cheap cabinets at Sears or many hardware stores (the 'consumer' Akro-Mills line is pretty good). bill cox bill@uwisc ...seismo!uwvax!bill