Originally Posted by
pdlamb
My local Ace Hardware has a very good selection of black and plain bolts (metric or English). The local Fastenal has stainless, and seems to welcome walk-in retail shoppers, although I've been to other locations that are more like the local Grainger: if you're not commercial, you're not welcome.
Shop around your town and see who's got what (and will sell it to you!).
I'm visiting family in New Orleans area, and recently the Fastenals around here imposed a $100 minimum purchase requirement.
scott s.
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