Hi folks, I live in Red Deer, Alberta and I was wondering if anyone knows if there is any place in Canada to purchase Micro-Fasteners, brass rod and greaseless compound? If not I will have to purchase from the States. With the Canadian dollar in the sewer it would be nice to get them here.
Thank you in advance and Merry Christmas to everyone.
When I bought microfasteners and greaseless, I ended up ordering from the States. Mind you, that was a few years ago now so the dollar was a whole lot stronger then. Perhaps a Canadian distributor can be found now?
However, for brass rod, check out your local hobby store. They should have what you need.
Thank you!
You're very welcome - good luck in your search! If you do find a Canadian source for the others, please post it here as I'm sure there are others who are curious too.Quote:
Originally Posted by shikano53
You're very welcome - good luck in your search! If you do find a Canadian source for the others, please post it here as I'm sure there are others who are curious too.
You bet I will!
Ive gotten a lot of my micro fasteners from hobby shops that carry the train sets and rc stuff.
Thank you! I never thought of that. I have already placed an order with Micro Fasteners but I need some brass rod for peening. I will check out the local hobby shops.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrilliumLT
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Ken's Gems in Calgary is a great sour for rod and many other little things.
Here is greaseless compound from Caswell in Canada.
Greaseless - Caswell Canada
Thanks guys for the great information. I wish I had found that before I ordered from the States but I will know for next time.
Anyone find a Canadian seller who offers brass rod and fasteners here online? We don't have a Hobby shop here in Yorkton and I don't know when I'll be making to a city that has one.
I could always go the eBay route, but they seem to have inflated their prices a tad. Or is brass rod a little pricey?
Can anyone tell me if there is a supplier in Canada for horn?
I have various hard woods and deer antler.
Thank you in advance.
I wish we had a supply or vendor list that showed vendors who catered to Canada or was located in Canada. Ordering stuff more time than naught from US is a pain sometimes when dealing with duties or inflated postage rates. Not that shipping in Canada is a lot cheaper, but no custom brokerage charges.
https://www.fastenal.com/products?r=~|categoryl1:%22600000%20Fasteners%22|~ %20~|categoryl2:%22600051%20Screws%22|~%20~|catego ryl3:%22600059%20Machine%20Screws%22|~%20~|sattr01 :^%22Imperial%20(Inch)%22$|~%20~|sattr02:^5pound0-80$|~
Slim pickings up here for supplies I find. I order from UK for horn. Robs Bits on ebay. ajkenne States side is good also.
And fastenal is a great supply house. Didn't know they carried the small stuff though, Thanks for the link Shaun.
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Link is broken.....lolQuote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
Doesn't work for me.....:(
It would seem that the Caswell in the States offers more greaseless options than the Canadian Site:
Standard Buffing Compounds - Polishing - Caswell Inc
I've played with their polishing compounds and I find that they leave a film that's hard to remove but maybe it's just me :shrug:
Who else has greaseless compounds?
And ships to Canada or is in Canada?
No it is not working as a link but copy paste works.Quote:
Originally Posted by Willisf
I went to our local Fastenal today..... Asked them about getting me some 1/16 solid brass rods. Looked it up on their catalog..... Didn't have any. Not even showing any kind of stock for it. They were stumped!
I'll most likely order something from a hobby shop. Or pay the inflated prices and get it from eBay.
They will order 1/16" machine screws and nuts. Last bunch I got came from Burnaby. My order shipped was less than shipping from microfasteners.Quote:
Originally Posted by Willisf
For rod I have been using some brass and some nickel silver wire that Raol picked up for me at Ken's Gems in Calgary. Collars I ordered from Austin Kennedy. The other washer and stuff I have came from many places. I bought some from an RC shop in Prince George. Some did come from micro fasteners.
Hey guys, I don't know if this helps you or not, but I just ordered a 5 pack of 1/16" brass rod (not sure of the length of each rod) from these guys in Red Deer, Alberta for $5.00 a pack.Quote:
Originally Posted by Willisf
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They generally stock it, but ran out over the Christmas season.
Just passed through hobby shop here in Winnipeg. They do have 1/16 brass rod in pack of 3x1'. It's $2 pack. They also have washers. Pack of 5pc. $6. (Bit costly).Quote:
Originally Posted by Willisf
Anyway, I don't mind to buy this and send by mail.
I'm going to Regina this Saturday...... IF by chance I do not find any there..... I'll take you up on your offer. The washer are that expensive? 5 washers for $6? Wow!Quote:
Originally Posted by bekk
$5 a hundred at micro fasteners for the brass.
It will be my pleasure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Willisf
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I picked up two 12" rods at one of the hobby shops in Regina. That will last me a long time. In time order some washer. Might get some of bullseye ones I have seen on eBay to use on my old sheffields when I go to put the scales back on some of my blades.
Next time I'm in Winnipeg, I'll have to look you and Christian up. Do a mini meet of sorts.
I ordered from micro fasteners on Nov 26th from Canada,. order got processed, haven't heard a thing since and they dont reply to emails and their 800 number says its not available from where I'm calling haha sooooo..
Any time! Just don't forget to show us your "old sheffield":beer1:Quote:
Originally Posted by Willisf
