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| mskala |
 Nov 6 2010, 06:40 PM
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R  Group: Members Posts: 1,935 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None 
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Even a few years ago, I could go to Autozone and they would have basic
studs even metric, in the back. Now unless it's a part number, not. And, what is the official name of these rubberized clamp things? The ~30 year old guy behind the counter thought I was crazy. Attached image(s) 
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| Spoke |
Nov 7 2010, 10:45 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,185 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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I agree with your assessment of most FLAPS these days. They prescribe to what I call the "spreadsheet mentality" which means they only stock the top 50-80% of what sells a lot.
The little stuff like what you're trying to find is gone from most FLAPS because it is not a high runner. Same is true of big chain home supply stores. My local ACE hardware store still sells nuts and bolts by the piece and not 5 pieces packaged together for $1.50. They even sell metric sizes too. |
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mskala F.L.A.P.S. - Less useful than ever Nov 6 2010, 06:40 PM
silver74insocal http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1882/
you ... Nov 6 2010, 07:38 PM bobhasissues http://www.mcmaster.com/#pipe-routing-clamps/=9lwc... Nov 6 2010, 08:48 PM Dr Evil Adel clamps.
There is a bolt and nut section in ... Nov 6 2010, 08:56 PM
ArtechnikA
Adel clamps.
Yes. Originally an aircraft part, w... Nov 7 2010, 06:28 AM
mskala
There is a bolt and nut section in the store. It ... Nov 7 2010, 08:06 AM 914Sixer I was rebuilding some calipers and ask for some br... Nov 7 2010, 06:52 AM mskala Thanks all. I just hate trying to find something ... Nov 7 2010, 08:09 AM Tom Electrical/electronics parts store should have the... Nov 7 2010, 01:27 PM Dr Evil I get long, odd sized/threaded allthread from Fast... Nov 7 2010, 02:58 PM geniusanthony Seems like there is always a Grainger nearby too. ... Nov 7 2010, 10:19 PM jcd914 :agree:
The ACE hardware by me has by far the be... Nov 7 2010, 11:58 PM realred914 global metric is good source of metric stuff.
har... Nov 8 2010, 09:46 AM Eric_Shea You can get Adel clamps at Home Depot.
I bought a... Nov 8 2010, 09:55 AM 76-914 Like the Doc said, Adel clamps: http://www.aircra... Nov 8 2010, 09:57 AM Elliot Cannon
Like the Doc said, Adel clamps: http://www.aircr... Nov 8 2010, 01:02 PM underthetire My ace is great for that stuff as well. As far as ... Nov 8 2010, 01:53 PM dlestep ...in the recent past, I went to most of the autom... Nov 11 2010, 08:05 AM |
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