source for 1x8 nut?

[Bill Bolen]

I did a search here but got some very strange results. so my question is dones anyone have a source for 1" X 8 nuts? I need to make a longworth and a few special face plates. Thanks
Bill

[Paul Heely]

I've used McMaster Carr for stuff like this when I can't find it locally, www.mcmaster.com (http://www.mcmaster.com) Only downside for somethings is you have to buy a pack of 5, 10, 20, etc.

[Don Orr]

Try a local Fastenal if you have one near you.

[Chris Fierro]

You may find a local industrial supplier. Mine is Ocean State Screw and Bolt. Pretty catchy, if you think of it. I bought a few galvanized 1" x 8 TPI bolts to make carving / sanding stands for chucks. Online is fine, but you get killed on shipping for such small items. Good luck.

-CF

[Bill Bolen]

Thanks! Don I didn't know about Fastenal , they are only 10 minutes away. Thanks a bunch!
Bill

[Dean Matthews]

try the local agriculture store. Stuff that costs $0.25/item at Lowes and Home Depot costs $0.25/pound at those places.

[Ron McKinley]

I bought several at Lowe's a few weeks ago.....Ron

[Steve Schlumpf]

William - just another option for you - have you thought about one of those Beall wood taps? Problem with metal nuts - you will have to drill them in order to attach to the faceplate and usually there is not a lot of real estate to work with. I picked up a 1 1/4" tap and it's real easy to make a wood faceplate. Just something to think about.