Local specialty hardware bolts

[venomousr1993]

Not really specialty bolts, but looking for M8X1.25 and M6X1.0 Button head socket cap screws in various lengths.  Lowe's and Home Depot are worthless......any suggestions of local hardware stores or shops that carry these. I can get them online, but would prefer to buy locally.

[696DCRider]

If you can make it to dc, go to ace hardware. They have a wide selection of bolts and the guys there are actually helpful. They will help you find what bolts you need.

[David Lowenstein]

I buy all my hardware from Grainger, who have a huge selection - I've never been unable to get what I needed from them.  They have a slew of brick & mortar locations, plus you can order online and the goods usually come within 24 to 48 hrs.  The only hitch is that you need to convince them that you are a commercial enterprise to set up an account, but as I recall it wasn't very difficult.

Dave

[ducatiz]

I've never seen decent graded alloy steel or stainless sold in a hardware store.

You get the "black" steel which rusts if you fart too close to it and ungraded stainless which I wouldn't put on my toaster.

boltdepot.com has A2 stainless which is good quality and strength, approaching 8.8 alloy.  you can order as little or as much as you like and prices are very good, but shipping can be high if you only want 1-2 pieces.

[The Mad King Pepe']

there's also some fastenal shops around, but they sell by bags.

[David Lowenstein]

Just to clarify, Grainger has a big selection of graded hardware, including 8 and 8.8, as well as the button head capscrews in the sizes mentioned.  They have 6 locations in the DC metro area.  You do have to buy most items in minimum quantities - usually 25 but sometimes less.

Dave

[bikepilot]

Fishers Hardware in Springfield has a pretty good selection, generally quite a bit better than the big box stores. 

[696DCRider]

Ace let's you buy individually.

[ducatiz]

Ace let's you buy individually.

I've never seen decent graded alloy steel or stainless sold in a hardware store.

You get the "black" steel which rusts if you fart too close to it and ungraded stainless which I wouldn't put on my toaster.

[twolanefun]

there's also some fastenal shops around, but they sell by bags.

Fastenal is my go to place and while they do sell in quantity you can order whatever you need in whatever quantity. You can go to the store and if they have to order it you can have it delivered to your home or you can pick it up back at the store. I have bought a bunch of SS from them for the Ducs and the Vics. - Gene

[venomousr1993]

Thanks for all the options....def whope this will help.

[FatguyRacer]

there's also some fastenal shops around, but they sell by bags.

+1 for Fastenal. The one in Odenton is very convenient for me. Best place to by fairing well nuts and stainless steel allen screws & nylon washers for the nuts. Soooo much cheaper than the Ducati shop. I also got some stainless steel solid jam nuts to replace those stamped metal ones that hold the brake and clutch lever bolts in place.

[ducatiz]

+1 for Fastenal. The one in Odenton is very convenient for me. Best place to by fairing well nuts and stainless steel allen screws & nylon washers for the nuts. Soooo much cheaper than the Ducati shop. I also got some stainless steel solid jam nuts to replace those stamped metal ones that hold the brake and clutch lever bolts in place.

Those stamped metal nuts are actually tension nuts.  A jam nut will hold but put constant force on the bolt whereas the tension nut will not and allows the bolt to turn if shocked.  I wouldn't use a jam nut there.

[venomousr1993]

I ordered everything I needed from boltdepot.  They had everything I wanted and needed.

[ducatiz]

I ordered everything I needed from boltdepot.  They had everything I wanted and needed.

They are also a sponsor of DESMO fyi.  http://www.desmoducati.org/

Their shipping is a little high for small orders, but if you're ordering in some quantity it works out.

I used them to make some bolt/screw kits for my dellorto carbs on my older bikes.  I think it's 7 or 8 total small bolts and they look much nicer with the socket cap button screws instead of slotted screws.