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| Author: | DanielC [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Turnbuckle spreaders |
Not sure what you would call them, but where is the best place to buy the turnbuckle spreaders that you use to hold the rim tightly in the mold? thanks |
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| Author: | Eric Mathre [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Turnbuckle spreaders |
Daniel, I'm not sure where you live. I found a wide selection at my local (regional) "Orchard Supply Hardware" here in California. I'd expect that any large hardware/building supply place would stock them. Look in the section where fence-building hardware is shelved, as I believe their intended application is to provide diagonal tension in fence gates. Eric |
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| Author: | Martin Turner [ Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Turnbuckle spreaders |
Marine suppliers are a good source down here in Australia. |
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| Author: | Allen McFarlen [ Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Turnbuckle spreaders |
Got mine in a dedicated bolt and fastener shop. They've got them in all flavors. Cheapest by far where the galvanized ones used for farmer's fencing. $1 each. |
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| Author: | Ennis Guitars [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Turnbuckle spreaders |
Lowes and Tractor Supply Red |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Turnbuckle spreaders |
amcfarlen wrote: Got mine in a dedicated bolt and fastener shop. They've got them in all flavors. Cheapest by far where the galvanized ones used for farmer's fencing. $1 each. I wish they were a $1.00 here.I just use threaded rod with a wingnut reversed and a washer. |
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| Author: | Peter J [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Turnbuckle spreaders |
Check your local ACE hardware. They usually have a good assortment and the prices are reasonable. YMMV |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Turnbuckle spreaders |
When they put a lowes store in nearby all the local ace hardware stores closed up.And they are expensive at lowes.So i use the threaded rod which i like alot.Thanks anyway,Mark |
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