justin_o_guy2
Serious Thumper
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What happened?
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East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.
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Seriously, before that "next project" & you know there'll be another reason to buy nuts & bolts, go find the place that sells to mechanic shops & the folks who put up steel buildings, etc.. When I lived in Odessa Tx I worked at the Ford body shop. I got handed the job of replacing the frame on 2 F 150s. Until then I had no idea about going into a shop that sells threaded fasteners ( use that in the search terms). I walked in, talked to a guy, he helped me decide what I needed. We decided on Grade 8 & I never had one come back with squeaks & rattles.I did 2 of them, Huge Pain in the rear,,but fun, too,, anyway, its rare I go to a hardware store for nuts & bolts. I have a fair selection at home & when I run short I go spend $20.00 or so & get a selection of stuff,,The guy gives me contractor rates,, YES, they have a book. Not everyone pays the same in those places. Look for the friendliest face & BE NICE.. Ya got Walk in, Regular customer, & maybe a coupla other Pay Rates. The $4.00 SS all thread I got would probably have been 10 if someone else sold it to me, I need to get over there & lay hands on some more O that stuff,,
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