Category Archives: Fasteners

Thread Checkers, Screw Gauges, & Size Identification

Posted on January 21st, 2010
Thread Checkers, Screw Gauges, & Size Identification After posting about Lee Valley’s new thread ID tool, we started thinking about other thread-identification tools that we’re familiar with. Identifying a thread is usually done in one of two ways – by matching an unknown thread to a fastener of known thread, or by measuring and comparing the diamater and thread pitch of a fastener.  Following are a few types of [...]
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Grade 5, Grade 8 Fasteners at Ridiculous Prices

Posted on December 9th, 2009
Grade 5, Grade 8 Fasteners at Ridiculous Prices We’re not quite sure what’s going on, but Small Parts appears to be cleaning out their stock of hex bolts. We’re seeing grade 5 and grade 8 fastener packs selling for ridiculously low amounts – in some instances as much as 50% lower than other retailers’ bulk prices. To get started, here’s a search for grade [...]

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