I’m tired of buying screws at HD and Lowes. I want bigger quantities at cheaper prices. From wood screws to machines screws, big, small, all kinds.
If you have an on-line source, I would love to know it.
Thanks,
Joe
I’m tired of buying screws at HD and Lowes. I want bigger quantities at cheaper prices. From wood screws to machines screws, big, small, all kinds.
If you have an on-line source, I would love to know it.
Thanks,
Joe
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http://www.mcfeelys.com/
And the winner is....
McFeely's
JMadsen
Now you will get the joy of using good screws. You will never go back.
That should keep you screwing around for a long time.
Rich
Ok, quit screwin with me. ;)
I've been using spax screws for a while but they're expensive and they don't come in large quantities. This should be about a six month supply for me.
JMadsen
McFeeleys!!
I told you to buy from CSH.
I knew you would screw it up.
Nah McFeeleys are great.
Just screwing around.
Rich
I checked out their site, but I was having a hard time with it (it was probably just me). McFeely's site was great and I got a free gift pack because I bought so much.
JMadsen
I just got hooked on those nylan coated screws about 4 years ago.
I wish they came in a straight square drive instead of the combo.
Rich
Where do you buy your screws?
Corner of 3rd and Deweese St.
http://grantlogan.net/
Today we's learnin' about rawks. They's all kinds of rawks. These [picks up rock] is rawks which you throw. These here [throws rock at Rusty] is rawks that you get hit with. E.Cuyler
One at a time?
One at a time?
Yes sir.http://grantlogan.net/
Today we's learnin' about rawks. They's all kinds of rawks. These [picks up rock] is rawks which you throw. These here [throws rock at Rusty] is rawks that you get hit with. E.Cuyler
Hingham Lumberl, actually in Cohasset
Ductape can fix EVERYTHING!!!
Wood screws from either Rockler or http://www.redtopscrews.com
I have found Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) a good place to buy washers, nuts and bolts. Three different grades, all sold by the pound out of bulk bins.
Hardware store items have become oriented toward a lower price point. I figure it costs me 1/2 hour of time to recover from a sheared screw head. At that price, I can afford a few more cents per screw.
McFeely's is great. After you use them you'll realize what carp they sell as screws at HD and Lowes. You'll love the square drive, too.
Billy
What people refer to as "square drive" are actually "Robertson" screws. Here in Canada, they are the standard. You would be hard-pressed to find screws that aren't Robbies except for drywall screws anywhere -- Even at Home Depot.Stop calling them square drive. They're Robertson (or Robbies).
Hey! Don't make us come up there and take your Actic shipping lanes :)Rebuilding my home in Cypress, CA
Also a CRX fanatic!
If your hair looks funny, it's because God likes to scratch his nuts. You nut, you.
lol.
Joe
We buy our screws from Bear Supply right there in Chicago.
They are not sheetrock screws(not that there is anything wrong with sheetrock screws) but black screws.
We get them in 25 lb. boxes, very good screws, you can get them in either square or phillips drive.
You should be able to get them in about any length.
Call and request a catalog or do so on line. Seeings how your close shipping shouldnt be terrible.
Doug
Edited 2/24/2008 10:11 pm ET by DougU
JMadson
http://www.cshardware.com/iwwidb.pvx?;multi_item_submit
nylan coated , type 17 point.
I buy cases of 1 1 /4", 1 5/8, 2" , 2 1/2" and 3".
They self tap, countersink, they rarely split the wood and I have driven them into oak without pilot holes.
It's our go to screw.
Can't be used with treated. For that we use GRK (sp?).
On composite to composite the GRK would snap, these screws won't.
They are a combo drive. We only use a square drive bit to drive them. I wish they were straight square drive. Still they are worth a look see.
Rich
got a different link???
that one said this....
Web Access is not available.
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http://www.cshardware.com/iwwidb.pvx?;multi_item_submityou only get one chance to do it right the first time
Weird, can't seem to link right to the screws page.you only get one chance to do it right the first time
not that time either...
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Imerc and Julian
I hope this works.
http://www.cshardware.com/ Home site
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http://www.cshardware.com/iwwidb.pvx?;multi_item_submit Screw Page below
Rich
do you have a spefic item number???
cause...
Web Access is not available.
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Gotta better link - not working.JT
http://www.cshardware.com/
Try here too.
http://www.toolbarn.com/category/bulk-screws/
Julian
I posted again to you and IMERC with an attachment.
Rich
I keep trying...
I get the home page and that's it...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
IMERC
Go to home page, go to fastners, screws, then nylan coated.
Rich
FWIW, it opens fine for me, using Firefox on a Mac.Bill
Fastenal,
518 W. 5th Ave
Naperville, IL 60563
(630)416-0903
go right to the store.
or : http://www.fastenal.com
edited to add that my friend manages the one in town and you can buy just 1 bolt, screw, washer ......whatever
Edited 2/25/2008 6:21 am by maddog3
Edited 2/25/2008 6:41 am by maddog3
Someone else mentioned Fastenal yesterday. I went to their site and went looking for a local store and was surprised to find out that I'm 10 minutes away from one.
I'll check it out today. Thanks
I think you'll like it since the folks are a bit more knowledgeable and can usually get "special " stuff in a day or two.. also I don't know if it matters but they also carry Craftsman tools and Husqvarna lawn equipment.
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For brass hardware type screws, I use Jamestown distributors,
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/main.do?engine=adwords!6456&keyword=jamestown_distributor
Boat building/marine supply are great sources for hardware that see harsh conditions.