[Collins] Collins Hardware

[Garey Barrell]

Gerald wrote:

>On Sun, 2005-07-10 at 08:32 -0300, David Knepper wrote:
>  
>
>>I have been searching for those cup washers and screws as replacements for
>>those on the 32V series transmitters, etc.  I know that Mouser Electronics
>>has the cup washers for 12 cents a piece.
>>
>>Locally, we have an outlet/discount store that has this hardware for 5 cents
>>for the cup washers and 4 cents for the stainless steel (10-24 X 1 inch)
>>Phillips oval head.  A box of 100 screws is only $4.00  The screws are a bit
>>long but they will work nicely.
>>
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>>
>LONG screws are a benefit when hanging a heavy rack panel mounted item.
>Put in the bottom screws first. Then you don't bend the panel. Sometimes
>with really heavy stuff it works best to put the bottom screws in from
>the back, then use washers and nuts out front. With the screws to rest
>the equipment on, one person can hang a much heavier hunk of equipment.
>
>Its even neater to line the cup washers with nylon cup washers. Then you
>don't CUT into the panel's paint.
>  
>

My local True Value hardware store also stocks all these pieces, 
including the nylon liner washers in their "specialty hardware" section.

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

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