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316 Stainless steel bolts?

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316 Stainless steel bolts?

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Does anyone know if bolts are available in 316 stainless? I would like to find a good source for bolts etc.
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JonnyBoats wrote:Does anyone know if bolts are available in 316 stainless? I would like to find a good source for bolts etc.
Yes. Try McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com

Not EVERYTHING available in 316, but most things you'll want are.
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Jamestown Distributors also has a selection of 316 stainless fasteners (in addition to 304).
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Try Chesapeake Marine Fasteners in Annapolis. www.chesfast.com
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I like Bolt Depot if I need small quantities. The per piece price is higher than McMaster, but if you don't need a box of 100.... BoltDepot.com
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Al wrote:Try Chesapeake Marine Fasteners in Annapolis. www.chesfast.com
While Chesapeake Marine Fastners are really good for some hard to find fastners, I've had poor luck with them on many occassions when I walk in looking for 316. Which is too bad since McMaster only sells in boxes. I've had to invest in a lot fasteners to get all 316!
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bhartley wrote:I like Bolt Depot if I need small quantities. The per piece price is higher than McMaster, but if you don't need a box of 100.... BoltDepot.com
I like Bolt Depot too, but unfortunately they don't carry any 316 stainless.
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John,

Besides these good ideas, Google for 'em. I just did and got 400,000 or so hits. You may turn up a local supplier who will allow walk-ins. Lilly, in Delaware, is one I've used. I think I've used Bolts.com or some such out in California to buy my bronze. (I sing with the fellow who owns Hayden Bolts, in Philly, but they are into really large quantities of big stuff.)

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