Where can I get miniature nuts and bolts?

ge_rik

ge_rik

British narrow gauge (esp. Southwold and W&LLR)
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A while back I bought a selection of nuts, bolts and washers in mixed sizes suitable for model making - but now I can't track down any suppliers. eBay just gives me a list of vehicle spares suppliers.

Anyone out there know where I can buy a mixed pack to restock my supplies?

Rik
 
So you mean tiny hex-headed for detailing, or ordinary 2mm upwards metric to hold things together?
 
Also try the aero modeller suppliers. they seem great at having tiny bits and bobs.
 
Or-www.modelfixings.co.uk. I have ordered from this company before and found them efficient-and cheap.
 
Doug said:
... Chronos ...
... maccmodels.co.uk ...
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yeah, where my ebay bolts came from Chronos. Some brass nuts I also bought came from maccmodels
 
Hmmmm ... now all i get are adverts for 'fasteners' at the top of the page!
 
Doug said:
Hmmmm ... now all i get are adverts for 'fasteners' at the top of the page!
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Me too!!!!

Before that I was getting adverts for Movenpick Hotel Stuttgart (guess where I'd been looking recently!)
 
PhilP said:
So you mean tiny hex-headed for detailing, or ordinary 2mm upwards metric to hold things together?
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[strike]So you mean tiny hex-headed for detailing, or [/strike]ordinary 2mm upwards metric to hold things together?

Rik
 
Right..
Maplin, Proops, Squires, Even Screwfix, RS, Farnell..
Google for the type of thing you are after plus your location.. You will probably find a local supplier, who will sell to you by the box of 200 (metric equivalent to a gross, 144).
 
Some really great links, thanks chaps, have bookmarked them all.

However ......... unless I've missed it not one one of them markets a mixed pack of nuts/bolts/screws. I know, I could make up my own mixed pack but I just wondered if any of them would save me that trouble??

Rik
 
ge_rik said:
Some really great links, thanks chaps, have bookmarked them all.

However ......... unless I've missed it not one one of them markets a mixed pack of nuts/bolts/screws. I know, I could make up my own mixed pack but I just wondered if any of them would save me that trouble??

Rik
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May well be true but if you had a mixed bag before you could just top up the ones you've used up. Mixed sets are more unusual but should be traceable.
 
ROSS said:
Think people should be aware that RS & Farnells and Rapid have a hefty postal charge
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Yes, that was the drawback with Orbital - basic charge for p&p was £7.95 but I went with it for convenience and also because I think it would have cost more overall to buy 600 items in small packs elsewhere.

Rik
 
Two more for you to bookmark Rik.
Chronos: http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ and
EKP Supplies: https://www.ekpsupplies.com/
EKP has a minimum order of £10, but they sell such useful bits and pieces it's not hard to make up a £10 order. That way you'll already have all the things you need in the future! Next day delivery and I am a very satisfied customer. Despite ordering on line I was able to add a couple of items I had forgotten by sending them an e-mail before the order was shipped. Excellent service!
Another useful source of odd bits and pieces is Cornwall Model Boats http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/
I ought to add a health warning to this one because of all the lovely things they sell. You could end up spending money on a new hobby if you're not careful!
Steve
 
I second the 'wallet warning' for Cornwall Model Boats..:bigsmile:

Useful for pulleys, hooks, rigging/chains .. If into cranes, lots of useful bits with a bit of lateral thinking.
 
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