Don, figgers doesn't it? It's like finally throwing a scrap away and then needing it the next day!
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:03 am ] |
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Hi guys and girls...I'm looking for a good source for 1/4" connector bolts to use with my neck inserts. I found them at Rockler but the s/h for an 8 pack is more than 3 times the cost of the product...I don't need a bunch of them and on my next build I'd like to try 2" long ones and not countersink them. All I can find locally is 1 5/8". Thanks! |
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| Author: | old man [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:28 am ] |
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Lee Valley has several different sizes. http://www.leevalley.com/home/Search.aspx? c=2&action=n Ron |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:58 am ] |
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When Woodworker's Warehouse still existed, they had a bag of like 100 bolts and barrels for around $20 or so. I'm kickin' myself for not getting more than one bag. I had the opportunity to buy a bag during the going out of business sale, but passed. Rats. |
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:02 am ] |
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Don, figgers doesn't it? It's like finally throwing a scrap away and then needing it the next day!
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:10 am ] |
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[QUOTE=L. Presnall] Don, figgers doesn't it? It's like finally throwing a scrap away and then needing it the next day! [/QUOTE]
Almost! |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:23 am ] |
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Try this place. I did a search for kd connectors and barrel bolts etc, and while most places all linked to Rockler, there was this place where you can buy in bulk. |
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| Author: | Michael McBroom [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:36 am ] |
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Got a Lowes in your area? That's where I buy mine. Cross dowels and threaded inserts, too. Best, Michael |
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:28 am ] |
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Michael, our Lowes only goes to 1 5/8"...that is where I got my shorter ones... |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:53 am ] |
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I got mine at Lee Valley. Shane |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:51 pm ] |
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All the ones I found had off centered drilled holes in the barrels. Is that what you guys all use? Just "stagger" them? I think DEW & I discussed this @ ASIA... |
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| Author: | Matt Mustapick [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:54 pm ] |
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I get it Orchard Supply Hardware |
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| Author: | Mark Swanson [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:20 pm ] |
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Try this source, from Cumpiano's website. it lists the place I get mine from, it's the best deal out there. |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:00 pm ] |
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I get mine here in San Diego at a place called Marshalls hardware. They are awesome. They have the cross dowels with the threaded hole in the center as opposed to Rockler where they are off set. Also, the have the 1/4 bolts with the nice finish in multiple lengths. I like them shorter than 2inches. If necessary I could get them for you and send them to you Andy |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 11:55 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=Terry Stowell] All the ones I found had off centered drilled holes in the barrels. Is that what you guys all use? Just "stagger" them? I think DEW & I discussed this @ ASIA...[/QUOTE] Yes Terry, that's correct, although there are barrels out there with the hole in the center instead of offset. No big deal. You can choose to offset them or not, I don't think it really matters. |
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:46 am ] |
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Mark, have you checked that link lately? I used to be the place that Don W. is talking about. Now the link goes to Rockler at something like $7 for 5 bolts. YUCK!!! |
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:47 am ] |
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That's why I NEVER throw a scrap away. 
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:59 am ] |
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Paul, yep! I'd already been to Rockler, and then to RocklerPro (my acct from furniture days is still open)...I save a few cents on Pro, but the s/h is killer...I also used CSH for bulk, but I really don't need 1400 of these things...especially at 2" length! (Group buy?  ). My thought is to not have to countersink the bolt head...just go straight thru the block and use a bellville washer to lock it down...so maybe 2" will be my attack from here on, who knows?
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| Author: | Mark Swanson [ Thu Sep 29, 2005 1:33 am ] |
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I hadn't checked that link, thanks Paul. It's too bad, I'll try and ee what happened to the other place! |
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| Author: | arvey [ Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:53 am ] |
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Home depot has them. |
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Thu Sep 29, 2005 1:03 pm ] |
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The one here only has 'em in 1 5/8"...I bought a couple packs, but want to try the 2" ones without countersinking the heads into the block.... |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:33 pm ] |
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Larry, I just went to the Lee Valley website and if you want 10 (50 mm is 2 inches) of the large head ones then that is $1.20, if you want 100, well that'll cost ya $11.00. I didn't check the shipping but you can do that and you could also see if there is a store near you. Also, someone who lives near a store could maybe pick them up for you and then you could just pay the real shipping. I have some of these and they are good. Hex key heads and all! Shane |
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