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Originally Posted by BMR Sales
ACE has the Best Hardware selection of any Hardware Chain!
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My Ace hardware is a last resort supplier for me. I needed some metric fasteners once went down to buy the 10mmx35mm and when I looked at the pricing.....I couldn't do it! Went home fired up the PC and logged onto McMaster Carr.....cheaper....better quality and 20 pieces extra for less than Ace wanted for their crap. If you want real special bolts.....Coast Fabrication has AN stuff and Specialty Fasteners has 12 point headed stuff.
I live in the SF Bay Area we used to have many military surplus places around....not many left Bonanza in Oakland, Allen Steel in RWC and Olander fastener supply/Hal Tech Electronics in Santa Clara, Bowlin Bolt in Berkeley are good spots. There used to be 20 places around...not many left....I use Allen Steel ( RWC) Alco Iron/Steel (San Leandro) and Simms Metals (San Jose) for raw materials.