Black T-Nuts

[OzarkMountainGunleather]

I get all my t nuts Black to From a company called fastenall

they sell all kinds of usefull hardware that no one else seems to have

you can order as few a 100

[K-Man]

Do you have a part number? I checked their website and was unable to locate it.

[OzarkMountainGunleather]

no I just go into my local store and tell the guys what i want

the order it and in 3 or 4 days

they call me to come pick them up

[rdb]

Well, this has fascinated me, so I tried an experiment.

While I was exploring the "vinegaroon" dye method, I had read that it worked on metals too. So last night, I dropped several kinds of screws into the mixture. The galvanized didn't work. The zinced didn't work, but the ordinary screws did go black. There was some rub off, but did not go back to the original color...maybe several dips might work, or add oil...needs more experimenting.

I have a fastenall store just down the stret from me. I'll visit it later today, and see what they offer too.

[Shorts]

Well, this has fascinated me, so I tried an experiment.

While I was exploring the "vinegaroon" dye method, I had read that it worked on metals too. So last night, I dropped several kinds of screws into the mixture. The galvanized didn't work. The zinced didn't work, but the ordinary screws did go black. There was some rub off, but did not go back to the original color...maybe several dips might work, or add oil...needs more experimenting.

I have a fastenall store just down the stret from me. I'll visit it later today, and see what they offer too.

Reminds me of POR15. Its an automotive chemical that is used to convert rust to a black coating on the frames/chassis of vehicles. I imagine the process is similar to putting Naval Jelly on a spot of rust.

[rdb]

I went down to the Fastenall store...no tee nuts in house, you have to order them. $15 per hundred, plus you have to get the right screws..np problem there. However, they don't show a black oxided one in the catalog. They offer services to do what you want, so you have to contact them to see what cost to blacken.

Still think the vinegaroon will work pretty good. I'm redipping them for another 24 hrs to see if they blacken more.

[K-Man]

OzarkMountainGunleather:

Thanks for the info.

Edited June 4, 2008 by K-Man

[K-Man]

Let me make a couple of phone calls tomorrow, and I may have the solution/availability of these evasive black t-nuts. Initial info shows you'll be able to use them for 8/32 screws/shaft as well as with the pull the dot snaps. I'll post new info/pricing/availability tomorrow.

[Srigs]

Let me make a couple of phone calls tomorrow, and I may have the solution/availability of these evasive black t-nuts. Initial info shows you'll be able to use them for 8/32 screws/shaft as well as with the pull the dot snaps. I'll post new info/pricing/availability tomorrow.

Thanks Kevin!

[K-Man]

Here's what we'll be able to initially offer:

8/32 black t-nut

8/32 black screw, .5" length (If you need a different length, let me know, and I can see if it's available.)

3/32 allen wrench

black cup washer

We will set up pricing to buy the above as a "set," rather than individual pricing of the items. That way you can save a little bit. There will also be a minimum $$ order amount ~$25.00 + shipping.

You will also be able to buy the above pieces individually if you desire.

We are working on a black screw that will have an 8/32 shaft with a 6/32 head in order to fit in the Pull The Dot Snap (or similar) sets. Hope to have those details worked out soon.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I'll post the pricing on the above soon.