McMaster-Carr Review - Page 2 - Lateral-g Forums

rwhite692 · #11 08-17-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wiedemab

I have an idea!!!!!! This may be a new thread, but I'd love to see some of the more "off the wall" things that you've found on McMaster and used on your projects.....

Way back when, I built a sealed intake setup on my 69 w/cowl ind. hood, using a "bulb seal" rubber strip from McMaster-Carr.

the rest was a $7 aluminum cake pan (any restaurant supply store), and an offset "HEI clearance" air cleaner base (any swap meet).

Worked awesome!

Dr G · #12 08-17-2011, 02:01 PM

I used McMaster all the time. I don't think there is a fastener they don't stock, no matter what size.

I like that most of what they stock is U.S. made, or at least good quality. Though not always cheap. But the service is worth it for me.

**Ummgawa** · #13 08-17-2011, 02:07 PM

I live ten minutes from the Atlanta McMaster-Carr, I'm going to go pay them a visit. Jody, you get the black Gates hose clamps there, correct?

wiedemab · #14 08-17-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ummgawa

you get the black Gates hose clamps there, correct?

You sure can.....I bought them from McMaster for my truck project.

ironworks · #15 08-17-2011, 04:34 PM

That place as it all and by noon tomorrow.

Fluid Power · #16 08-17-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ummgawa

I live ten minutes from the Atlanta McMaster-Carr, I'm going to go pay them a visit. Jody, you get the black Gates hose clamps there, correct?

Yep, in a million different sizes.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#heat-shrink...clamps/=dnzsdg

**camcojb** · #17 08-18-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ummgawa

I live ten minutes from the Atlanta McMaster-Carr, I'm going to go pay them a visit. Jody, you get the black Gates hose clamps there, correct?

as others have said, yes, get mine from them. Stock a collection of sizes at the house as my friends seem to stop by and "borrow" them from time to time...........

Phaeton · #18 08-18-2011, 07:22 PM

Not to mention returns are super easy.

1 Dwn Cam · #19 08-20-2011, 09:29 AM

That company is awesome. I love their user friendly website and their ability to always fill orders. I get parts from their southern California warehouse and if I order before 12pm I can have it delivered to my door same day. What an amazing company, Mcmaster-Carr you rock!

Northeast Rod Run · #20 08-20-2011, 05:09 PM

I used to use them all the time (along with MSC) when I would order supplies for an old machine shop. Now I still use them for my personal use.

I just recently ordered some vinyl edge trim with the metal core, to give the outer edge of my aluminum splitter a more finished look along with a little protection