On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 1:05 PM, Forrest Christian wrot= e: > So, I keep needing a good supplier for various pieces of hardware > basically to use in products. The most recent one, of all things, > are 8-32x3/4" phillips bit flat head machine screws. Normally they're > a bit more escoteric (like self-tapping plastic screws), but this time, > it's a standard machine screw. > > I know I can buy these locally but since I'm shipping these with > product, I'd rather buy them from a source that I can be sure of getting > mechanically identical parts every time that I order them. > > Bonus if I can get them packaged into poly bags containing say 2 screws > per bag. > > I'm aware of McMaster Carr, but would prefer somewhere a bit more > 'wholesale'... > > Sources? > > Thanks. > > -forrest > -- > Where are you located? In the southwest US, I've had ok luck with Copper State Bolt and Nut. http://www.copperstate.com Fastenal claims to be "the leading fastener distributor in North America", though I don't do much business with them http://www.fastenal.com OEM hardware has helped me with a couple of real oddball parts over the years http://www.oemhardware.ca/ (#8-32x 1-1/4" female threaded binding barrel with tamper torx countersunk head, in 18-8 stainless? yeah, we got that. :-= ) But mostly I just deal with McMaster. -Denny --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .