Tris
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 09:50 AM |
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Value for Money Metric Nut & Bot Assortment ?
Morning all,
Ive been getting ready to start my new kit build in January and have been busy trying to sort out the workshop. One of the things which i have been on
the lookout for is a metric stainless nut/washer/bolt assortment box.
Its just for the occasions where you find bits missing or bolts not quite long enough. M4 - M10 or various lengths with washers and nuts etc.
There seams to be a huge spread of these (ebay inc), and i suppose i don't mind spending a bit of money (well, say £50) for something
that's going to last. Has anyone got any recommendations regards to who offers the best value kit ?
Cheers and thanks
Tris
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nick205
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 09:57 AM |
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Personally I've always found these assortment boxes include a whole load of sizes you'll never use and not enough of the sizes you
will.
I invested in a bag of M8 bolts, washers and nylocks which sufficed for most jobs then bought in smaller quantities for anything specific.
Ebay and Namrick are both good online sources - Namrick are particularly efficient and helpful.
I also have 2 very good locla nut, bolt and tool trade counters (most towns have them) who are happy to provide small quantities.
Just my personal experience and preference though 
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:05 AM |
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Car Builder solutions do one at a reasonable price
As most of your car will be M5 & M8 I'd just get a bag of them, go to a bolt wholesaler and not B&Q etc
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:07 AM |
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Google fastner suppliers near where you live, getting a friendly local company is better for so many reasons.
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steve m
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:10 AM |
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I have to agree, buy a big bag of
8mm 8.8 bolts of varying sizes from 15mm long to 50mm long
a big bag of washers
and an even bigger bag of lock nuts (as they WILL be undone many times before your road legal
The other useful size is 5mm bolts so get a bag of them as well with washers and lock nuts
Most of the other sizes will come with the parts like propshaft engine to gear box etc
It is usefull to keep them in plastic boxs, like the takeawy ones, so they are always handy, portable and tidy
Steve
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steve m
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:14 AM |
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I should point out that the type of bolts that "B&Q type of wholesaler" sell. are made of cheese. and apart from holding braketry and
the like, are NOT suitable for a road going car
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Staple balls
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:16 AM |
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I tend to use plain (not nyloc) nuts on stuff I'm likely to take apart again, don't need tools to get them finger tight, which is great
for test fitting stuff, saves a fair bit of time.
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nick205
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:22 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Staple balls
I tend to use plain (not nyloc) nuts on stuff I'm likely to take apart again, don't need tools to get them finger tight, which is great
for test fitting stuff, saves a fair bit of time.
Good advice - I did this on a number of fixings during the build to save consuming nylocks.
Important to check carefully at the end and replace with nylocks though!
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tegwin
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:25 AM |
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Dont forget that for box quantities Screwfix are a pretty good bet..
I wouldnt use their stuff for holding the wheels on, but for general fixings etc the quality seems pretty good.
Deffinately worth having boxes of M10, M8, M6 with full nuts and nylocks... Always handy for making little tools, or using to fix things down..
I also recomend getting a basic set of taps+dies... really useful thing to have on hand!
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Tris
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:31 AM |
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Cool - thanks for all the advice.
I am in stevenage working at the mo (well, surfing the internet so will see if there's any local fixing suppliers or take a walk down to
screwfix.
Cheers
Tris
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Staple balls
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
I also recomend getting a basic set of taps+dies... really useful thing to have on hand!
Very much this, though beware cheapy stuff.
Years ago I got a cheap crappy tap and die set, the dies aren't terrible, but the taps are made out of cheese.
Instead I've been buying what I need off ebay and www.ukdrills.com slowly building a decent collection and making my life easier.
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dogwood
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 10:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
I should point out that the type of bolts that "B&Q type of wholesaler" sell. are made of cheese. and apart from holding braketry and
the like, are NOT suitable for a road going car
I totally agree with Steve.
Be aware of cheep bolts, they probably wont be 8.8. so are no good for our use.
David
FREE THE ROADSTER ONE…!!
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 11:44 AM |
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also i dont think stainless are 8.8 they are weaker as far as i know
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mad4x4
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
I should point out that the type of bolts that "B&Q type of wholesaler" sell. are made of cheese. and apart from holding braketry and
the like, are NOT suitable for a road going car
WATCH B&Q some of there bolts are not stamped 8.8 and are therefore 4.4's !
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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mad4x4
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 12:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hammerhead
also i dont think stainless are 8.8 they are weaker as far as i know
Stainless copme in two Grade (maybe more) A2 and A4. These are both softer than an 8.8 Bolt.
ALSO watch Nut can have a grade as well. No point in fitting a 12.9 Grade Bolt with a nut made of CHEESE>
Look on www.yell.com for a Fasteners supplier and buy a few boxes of various sizes. I spent about £90 at the suppliers about 2 Years ago and only
recently run out of one of the M6 sizes. Got about 2000 Pieces in All including Nylocs normals spring washers etc.
Buying by the box will be cheaper than 3's & 4's of sizes.
[Edited on 3/1212/09 by mad4x4]
[Edited on 3/1212/09 by mad4x4]
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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stuart_g
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 05:35 PM |
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I'm glad someone eventually commented on stainless bolts. Yes they look nice and shiney but they in my opinion have no place in a build of a car
except for non critical areas.
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