Good Bolt/Nut/Washer supplier?

[Ceri JC]

Can anyone recommend any good, online, reasonably priced bolt etc. supplier?

I'd want to be able to be really specific about the size and length of not only the thread, but the type and size of connection on the head (eg 5mm alun key or 12mm hex, etc.)

Same with washers, particular hole size, thickness, whether they're a spring washer, material, etc.

I'd only want small quantities, one of each bolt etc. in some cases.

Am I being over-optomistic and are such things only available to companies buying 1000s of each one they specify?

Also, am I showing that I lack a proper 'man garage' with a wall full of little plastic boxes with all manner of bits and bobs in that I can just rummage through till I find something that fits? :oops: :D

[Patch]

try bsr-aerotek Give them a call and talk through what you want they may well be able to put together what you need.

www.bsr-aerotek.com

[Sid Squid]

I'd want to be able to be really specific about the size and length of not only the thread, but the type and size of connection on the head (eg 5mm Allen key or 12mm hex, etc.)

I'd only want small quantities, one of each bolt etc. in some cases.

Generally speaking, bolts and nuts come with a standard size head/socket dependant on the thread size, when there is a significant departure from these sizes, you can guarantee that the fixing in question is intended for a specific situation, so not available in all sorts of threads/lengths etc.
If you want small quantities I can't think of anyone web based who will be able to help, not saying you won't find them though, but if I'm after something rarely found in the available nuts 'n bolt tubs, I go to somewhere like Clerkenwell Screws (http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1100/15422.php) (AKA Clerkenwell Nuts and Bolts), generally places like that can give a better choice of materials and finishes etc.

Am I showing that I lack a proper 'man garage' .

Yes.

[Ceri JC]

Am I showing that I lack a proper 'man garage' .

Yes.

If it wins me any points back, I've told my girlfriend I flatly refuse to go halves on a place that doesn't have a garage. :)

Ta for the tip re: Clerkenwell screws.

[Couerdelion]

Triple-s also do nuts and bolts and that kind of stuff...

http://www.triple-s.co.uk/

click on consumables.

[Skip]

I've told my girlfriend I flatly refuse to go halves on a place that doesn't have a garage. :)
Yup, same here! :lol:

[embee]

for ease and convenience, "Screwfix" is worth a look. They don't have a very wide range of styles of fastener, but prices are OK usually and they are reputable and quick.

Similar to what SidSquid says, if I need particular items I use a place in Coventry called Kebrell's, but that's not much use to you I suspect. They are a friendly warehouse place, stacked floor to ceiling with every imaginable threaded thing. :shock:

[Cloggsy]

What about Chewy22 :?:

[timwilky]

have a look at hyperbolt (www.hyperbolt.co.uk)

[Ceri JC]

Ta for all the suggestions folks :thumbsup:

When I've got an evening free I'll measure up all the bits I need and then have a browse.

This is all for the seemingly simple job of fitting the taxdisc to the bike :)

[northwind]

Hyperbolt seem good if you want small quantities. I bought a big mixed back of socket cap ss bolts off Ebay a while back and that worked very well, and cheap too, so now I'm just looking for a few specifics.

[svpilot]

I use a few firms at work, bit I can only think of http://trfastenings.com/ at the mo.

Give 'em a call, try and sound professional and ask if you can have some 'samples' - most firms will do this for free, prolly be more convincing if you get 'em delivered to your work address though. Good luck!

[madmartyn]

i work for a fastner company we sell in small qauntities as well as large and in stainless and we are cheaper then all the companys in the magazines(dont do colour anodised though) drop me a list of your requirments and i,ll get ya a price if ya like

[Sid Squid]

This is useful to know.

[timwilky]

It certainly is. Can you supply 10mm*1.25 socket head cap screws for the front brake caliper of curvies in stainless at a reasonable rate. (From memory, I think they are 35mm, but don't quote me until I actually take one out and measure it)

[madmartyn]

It certainly is. Can you supply 10mm*1.25 socket head cap screws for the front brake caliper of curvies in stainless at a reasonable rate. (From memory, I think they are 35mm, but don't quote me until I actually take one out and measure it)

they will be 75pence each due to being fine pitch and i,ll have to buy them in a quantity of 100 so it all depends on how many other people want some to wheather or not i buy any