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Oct 20, 2016 | 05:09 PM

TwoTone250

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Best fastener assortment kits

Hey all! I'm looking for a good assortment of nuts, bolts, washers, and maybe even clips and pins, screws etc. I used to live in NY and now live in Washington, so I wasn't able to bring all the little extra goodies with me. It sucks having to run to the store every time I need a nut or bolt.

Has anyone purchased an assorted kit, preferably with storage, that they really liked for a good price? I'd like to spend under $200 if possible. Thanks!

Oct 20, 2016 | 09:59 PM

Ford_Six

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I had the harbor freight bolt bin set and it was decent, but the bolts were low grade. Anything like that will have pretty low quality hardware.

Oct 21, 2016 | 05:39 AM

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i just go to a place like granger and buy a 100 box of what i use the most then put them in bins i made.

Oct 21, 2016 | 05:44 AM

TwoTone250

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Thanks guys. I found a few sets online I might try out also, but its hard to tell quality. Grainger is a good idea. I think there is a Fastenal near my, might try them out.

Oct 21, 2016 | 06:16 AM

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fastenal is real good. i only use grade 8 nuts and bolts.
i also buy crimp connectors in the 100 or 250 piece bulk packs, and only buy scotch or 3M brand

if they do not have the good stuff i just place an order and pick it up when it comes in.
my days of doing things twice because of cheap parts is long gone.

Oct 21, 2016 | 10:01 PM

Ford_Six

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I get my butt connectors at Fastenal, but I get the self soldering heat shrink ones. No damage to the heat shrink from crimping, and a soldered joint every time. I was introduced to those working on potato hauling trucks, that was the only thing that lasted any length of time for the taillights.

Oct 21, 2016 | 10:16 PM

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Jared,

you're talking about something like this, right?

I'm a little surprised because solder isn't known for mechanical strength. A proper crimp is stronger than the wire. A pull test will break the wire, but it won't pull out of the connector.

Maybe the vibration was affecting the crimps -- of course, to really get a good crimp you need a ratcheting tool designed for the specific connector.

Whatever, if it works, you can't fix it.

hj