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Seems like I never have the right one around when I need it.  I'm looking for an assortment that I can use around the ranch and on implements, equipment and such. Does anyone know where a good source for that would be? Many thanks!
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I have a bucket full and still have to go to the hardware store to get what I need....
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Browning X-Bolt .30-06
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I used to sweep up whole bucket loads while on the highway!
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And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
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Barry, not sure about the bolts - but you've found the nuts! 
I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon.
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Founder
Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
WS
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Barry, not sure about the bolts - but you've found the nuts! HEY.....I resemble that remark....
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Barry, not sure about the bolts - but you've found the nuts! There's a few with a screw loose... 
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I just go buy handfuls of all the common stuff from a local farm store that sells it bulk by weight. And then I never have the 3" bolt when I need it. Have a 2" and a 2 1/2" and a 4".....
We get good service from a local mom and pop bolt supplier at work. I bet one of those could give you a quote after discussing what you're looking for.
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Have you ever re-drilled and tapped something to a larger size simply because you had the larger bolt on hand?
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Kar Products. They will sell you whatever assortment you want ... with bins. If you have a local route man he will come by monthly and restock them. NOT cheap though.
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Have you ever re-drilled and tapped something to a larger size simply because you had the larger bolt on hand? Worse than that... I was roading the big tractor and shredder the other day, and saw I was missing 2 bolts that retain the kingpins on 2 of my wheel assemblies... Of course I didn't have the right bolts 35 miles from the house. I improvised. Got it all lined up and dropped in 2 60d nails and bent them to retain the kingpins. You know the type nails... The ones we use for control points.
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I bought a couple of these. Then a couple more. Then another. And it I get one more, I'll have all my fastener, and similar, stuff together. lol ![[Linked Image]](http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/imrick/Dewalt-DWST14825_1_zps2z3i1xoq.jpg) They're pretty nice. The front and sides both have closures, and they hold a lot of weight. The bins come out to be taken to the job without all the weight of the whole thing having to be lugged around.
We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth?
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You know the type nails... The ones we use for control points. Bright or galvanized? Not that it makes a difference you naggerrigger...
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Kar Products. They will sell you whatever assortment you want ... with bins. If you have a local route man he will come by monthly and restock them. NOT cheap though. Almost frightening what a spartan inventory of good fasteners will set one back these days. Guess one needs to quantify what that 2 hour lost time run into the closet burg is worth. Keeping one's stock organized is a time alligator, as well. I'm pretty happy with our local Tractor Supply,... Their mid grades (5) are pretty fair quality. GTC
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One trip to the local farm supply with a wad of cash and buy some of everything by the pound. The only way to go. One and done for 95% of everyday tasks.
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I don't keep a model stock, but I do have several large containers of nuts and bolts, and can usually match up and fit anything I need around the casa.
Sam......
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You know the type nails... The ones we use for control points. Bright or galvanized? Not that it makes a difference you naggerrigger... Bright. I have a goodly number of "special" 60d's that are chrome plated, and have an "X" with a prism pole dent that I'm saving for special break downs...
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i bought 10-12 5gal buckets full of misc hardware years ago. that my go to stash if i need something.i bet those buckets have been gone thru 100 time each.
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i bought 10-12 5gal buckets full of misc hardware years ago. that my go to stash if i need something.i bet those buckets have been gone thru 100 time each. I need a stash like that.
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