[mitchntx]

nuff said.

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[robz71lm7]

I patronize the local Fastenal store, but their website is just as painful to use as McMaster's. It's time for those guys to realize that the old PC-XT is not an adequate web server with umpteen bazillion part numbers to search (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I've quit bothering to waste the gas on a futile trip to Lowe's or Ace looking for hardware. If Fastenal doesn't have it, I order from McMaster. It's easy to blow an entire Saturday driving around that I could spend in much better ways (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I love McMaster's website. I just love how I can search for an item like a fastener and narrow it down based upon individual specs. Of course I have the catalog too. My favorite thing about McMaster is that they charge realistic shipping fees. Jeg's would get a LOT more of my business if I didn't have to spend $10 to ship even the smallest order.

I'm lucky enough to have one old fashioned hardware store left that has a decent selection of grade 8 bolts. There's something nostalgic about being able to buy fastener's individually and label the bags. It reminds me of buying nails by the pound like fruit and vegetables at the old local home improvement store. When I walk into Home Depot now I feel like I'm usually choking on the cologne smell from pretty boys working on faux wall finishes with their girlfriends. /rant