On Oct 31, 3:07*am, The Daring Dufas wrote:
Nate Nagel wrote:
subject says all... the "good" hardware store closed up shop. *Do True
Value, Ace, etc. carry them, or am I reduced to ordering from
McMaster-Carr? *see p/n 93482A691 atwww.mcmaster.comfor example. *The
bracket for the closer has ripped off my screen/storm door again and
this is the only thing I can think of that might provide a permanent
repair.

nate

I have two kits like this one made by Marson:

http://tinyurl.com/68gqt8

Manufacturer's site:

http://www.huck.com/marsoncorp/index.html

I bought them at NAPA. The company slaps one
of their brand name labels on the case but
they're identical. I used to build glass
storefronts and install automatic doors so
the tools are a must for that sort of work.
With all the things I build and repair, I
couldn't get along without them. I also have
a few cheaper ones from Harbor Freight. NAPA
stores stock the Riv-Nuts and Poly-Nuts. I
frequent several hardware suppliers in my area
that stock different brand threaded inserts
but they all work well. Darn, I just remembered
another source for all kinds of the things,
it's CRL *C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.

http://tinyurl.com/6oeldf

http://tinyurl.com/653cdm

TDD

Thanks, I might just have to order one of those kits, because it's a
huge PITA to run out and find the right size insert when I don't have
one in my "stash." Unfortunately I don't even have a NAPA nearby - I
do have a good local parts chain though, I might have to stop by and
just ask them if they sell something similar. My area seems to be
rather DIY-unfriendly, I guess that happens when you move to an
"affluent" neighborhood. Got an object lesson in that last night when
a friend stopped by to borrow some tools that he just couldn't
find... (he has enough money to buy them, but just couldn't find what
he needed.)

nate