Lucky Me!

[Ameer Antar]

I think McMaster is really cool for the way they organize their site and the tons of info available, but the quantity thing can be an issue, especially if you need a few different sizes, instead of a 100 of one size or another. It ends up more expensive than going to the dealer, and I don't think $20 for hose clips is cheap...

As for basic nuts/bolts, though there is a much better answer for those who need small quantities: http://www.boltdepot.com  I ordered lot's of different nuts, bolts, etc. for my restoration and the totals were much cheaper than buying from McMaster. Shipping was really fast and service was excellent. They definitely don't hold a candle to McMaster's variety, but comes in real handy for a good chunk of projects.

Have a good holiday everybody.

-Ameer

---Original Message---
>
>To: Brett Dikeman <brett at cloud9.net>
>From: Eric <eric_audi.ql at mindspring.com>
>Date: 12/18/2003 5:52:46 PM
>Subject: Re: Lucky Me!
>
>>
>> www.mcmaster.com carries just about anything your heart could possibly 
>> desire 
>
>
>I use them regularly at work.  Their three thousand odd page catalog 
>lives on my desk.  For somethings there are cheaper sources, but they 
>are super easy to deal with.  The web site is really good.  As a company 
>you don't even need a credit card.  I think if you have a pulse you have 
>credit.
>
>About my only complaint is on hardware for my home use.  Usually I don't 
>want 100 bolts even if it is cheaper than 5 bolts at [Insert your local 
>home/hardware superstore here].
>
>I even bought my turbo plumbing connection hose from them.  I think it 
>was $20 for 3ft of 2.5 inch diameter.  Of course I still have most of it 
>left.
>
>-- 
>Eric Sanborn
>'85 4ktq
>
>http://www.sofadog.net/4ktq/
>