Members Jason046 Posted November 25, 2019 Members Report Posted November 25, 2019 We are using alot of Chicago screws and we are just looking for better prices. Anyone have a good place to order them on the web. Thanks Quote
Members mdv99 Posted November 25, 2019 Members Report Posted November 25, 2019 I don't know how they compare to others, but Buckleguy has bulk pricing. https://www.buckleguy.com/search.php?search_query="chicago screws"§ion=product Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted November 25, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted November 25, 2019 That link shows 34¢ per screw, which I would consider extreme. Length of post would affect cost a bit, and it would likely matter what "bulk" means - what is "a lot" to one may not be much at all to somebody else. Looks like SLC - which I certainly would not classify as "wholesale" - has 1/4" for $28/100, which is about 16% less money, and not what most people would consider "bulk" order. Beyond that, I refer you to Google. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Tugadude Posted November 25, 2019 Members Report Posted November 25, 2019 15 hours ago, Jason046 said: We are using alot of Chicago screws and we are just looking for better prices. Anyone have a good place to order them on the web. Thanks If you have the time you could always call SLC and ask if they have a discount on more than 100. All they can do is say no, but they might say yes. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted November 25, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted November 25, 2019 38 minutes ago, Tugadude said: If you have the time you could always call SLC and ask if they have a discount on more than 100. All they can do is say no, but they might say yes. Or if you're already in St Louis, aguycould hop over and pick some up at S-T Leather (17th) Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members nrk Posted November 25, 2019 Members Report Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, JLSleather said: That link shows 34¢ per screw, which I would consider extreme. Length of post would affect cost a bit, and it would likely matter what "bulk" means - what is "a lot" to one may not be much at all to somebody else. Looks like SLC - which I certainly would not classify as "wholesale" - has 1/4" for $28/100, which is about 16% less money, and not what most people would consider "bulk" order. Beyond that, I refer you to Google. slc stocks everything they can catch up with from everywhere - which means quality variation i personally agree on buckleguy (or similar) - you know what you get for the money and the quality is the same ps i mean, come on, 34cents? really? dont worth it ) Edited November 25, 2019 by nrk Quote
Members $$hobby Posted November 26, 2019 Members Report Posted November 26, 2019 have you looked at McMaster-Carr? Quote Riding is a partnership. The horse lends you his strength, speed and grace, which are greater then yours. For your part you give him your guidance, intelligence and understanding, which are greater then his. Togeather you can achieve a richness that alone neither can. - Lucy Rees, The Horse's Mind
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted November 26, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted November 26, 2019 15 hours ago, nrk said: i mean, come on, 34cents? really? dont worth it ) Well, that's kinda my point.. it's just a screw Unless you are doing production and need 1000 of 'em that actually match, then i might just order 'em from wherever I was already ordering something else... split the shipping costs. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Jason046 Posted November 27, 2019 Author Members Report Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks, right now we are using about 200 a month but might be moving up to close to 1000. It hasn't been a big issue with the 200 but moving up to 1000 just checking our options to make them cost effective. Thanks for all the help Quote
Members Clintock Posted November 28, 2019 Members Report Posted November 28, 2019 Ones from SLC do not seem to screw all the way down. There’s about a 32nd to a 1/16” gap difference. If that makes sense. And the lot of 100 I got from them are mismatched. Some have flat backs some have domed backs. Sometimes a little more money is worth it to get the same each time. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted November 28, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted November 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Clintock said: There’s about a 32nd to a 1/16” gap difference. You mean assembling by itself.. as in separate from any leather? Could be intended to be used on leather/materials 1/8" thicker? I've never been in need of 1000-packs, so maybe this isn't my topic. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Clintock Posted November 30, 2019 Members Report Posted November 30, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 6:23 AM, JLSleather said: On 11/27/2019 at 8:54 PM, Clintock said: You mean assembling by itself.. as in separate from any leather? Could be intended to be used on leather/materials 1/8" thicker? They’re 1/4” so two pieces 7/8 oz should work. Nope. It would take two pieces 7/8 AND a piece of 2/3 to make the gap close Quote
Members sbrownn Posted December 2, 2019 Members Report Posted December 2, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 2:43 PM, Jason046 said: Thanks, right now we are using about 200 a month but might be moving up to close to 1000. It hasn't been a big issue with the 200 but moving up to 1000 just checking our options to make them cost effective. Thanks for all the help What kind of quality are you looking for? The ones sold by Buckleguy are much higher quality than Weaver or any others I have used. Quote
Members Professor Posted December 2, 2019 Members Report Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) If you don't mind the wait you can find a 100 pc pack with five different lengths on Ebay for less that 15 USD ordered from China, free shipping. Ordered one awhile back and it got here quicker than I expected. PS I only use these as temporary stand ins for rivets, when working out a design for a belt or gunbelt. Finish product will have whatever regular or decorative permanent rivets are best suited to the design and color. Edited December 2, 2019 by Professor Quote
Members nrk Posted December 2, 2019 Members Report Posted December 2, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 6:54 AM, Clintock said: Ones from SLC do not seem to screw all the way down. There’s about a 32nd to a 1/16” gap difference. If that makes sense. And the lot of 100 I got from them are mismatched. Some have flat backs some have domed backs. Sometimes a little more money is worth it to get the same each time. partially that was my point ) On 11/26/2019 at 6:33 PM, JLSleather said: Well, that's kinda my point.. it's just a screw Unless you are doing production and need 1000 of 'em that actually match, then i might just order 'em from wherever I was already ordering something else... split the shipping costs. true On 11/28/2019 at 2:43 AM, Jason046 said: Thanks, right now we are using about 200 a month but might be moving up to close to 1000. It hasn't been a big issue with the 200 but moving up to 1000 just checking our options to make them cost effective. Thanks for all the help what do you do? Quote
Members Jason046 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Members Report Posted December 4, 2019 We are making radio holsters for fire departments. The tricky part is the way they are attached or we could use rivets. Right now we do loctite with the Chicago screws Quote
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