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harddock 
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 Topic: turnbuckel on trailerPosted: October-21-2009 at 4:50pm |
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Worse, they let you charge!
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Fl Inboards
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Posted: October-21-2009 at 2:59pm |
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Snap-On truck!!!Same thing!
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Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise.
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harddock
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Posted: October-21-2009 at 2:18pm |
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Pete,I have a catalog too. Around here they are hard to come by. McMaster's is truely amazing with the collection of stuff they carry. My tired old eyes don't always have cheaters available. My computer skills bearly get me through here as you have witnessed. I picture going there must be like hardware store heaven and I'll bet if I walked in for $4.80 worth of #2 S.S screws I'd spend another $100 on stuff that caught my eye. Kinda like going to Cabellos for fishing line and leaving with complete hunting and camping gear.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-21-2009 at 11:02am |
Kevin, I've been using Mcmaster for over 35 years so actually using the catalog comes easier!! I know where everything is grouped and can go right to the section the part needed is. Plus, not being brought up through the computer era, the online took some getting used to. However, once you've mastered the onlines search feature it sure is nice! I'll still tyically build a order by writing down part numbers out of the catalog and then place the order online. Mcmasters main warehouse is 15 min. from me at work. Real nice too! |
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Fl Inboards
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Posted: October-20-2009 at 3:09pm |
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I think one of the warehouses is just north of me, any time I order it come the next day. I like that!
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Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise.
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Hollywood
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Posted: October-20-2009 at 1:44pm |
It's about 20-25 for me. 
I used to be able to walk to Grainger, now it's a 10 drive. 
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harddock
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 10:29pm |
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McMaster on line = cheating.
McMaster catalog, now theres a challenge. Mcmaster 15 minute drive = PRICELESS |
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 10:00pm |
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Mcmaster is a 15 minute drive from work for me :)
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Fl Inboards
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 9:54pm |
Yea! I am like a kid in a candy store! Same thing going thru the Snap-On truck! Tim, For the stainless turn buckles we have been using them on a couple of our boat trailers and they do not seem to Gall and we also put a small amount of Teff Gell on the threds! |
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TRBenj
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 7:19pm |
Agreed. I searched long and hard for a comparable replacement on one of my trailers... $60 is a fair price for all the pieces. Every one in a while the dealer is the place to go! Theyre definitely galvanized. |
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Hollywood
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 7:05pm |
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$60 really doesn't seem all that bad for a turnbuckle WITH spring loaded clips on both ends. I'm sure it can be pieced together cheaper but not by much. The original turnbuckle on our 88 trailer does not look like stainless steel. Galvanized?
This looks like the right size. 
*Forged construction results in strong, durable snaps that are ideal for use in demanding applications. Not for lifting. *Stainless steel snaps offer increased corrosion resistance. Work Load Snap Eye O'all Each Limit, lbs. Open. Dia. Lg. 1-9 10-Up Snaps Zinc-Plated Steel 1 750 3/4" 3/4" 4" 3949T1 $4.46 $3.91 
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 6:45pm |
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Careful with stainless on stainless. It will gall. Best thing is stainless on brass.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 6:40pm |
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Jody,
I see you use Mcmaster as much as I do. I do so much that they have my credit card on file!! If they don't have something then most likely it's not made. Here's a direct link: turnbuckles Guys, I'll say this once more. If it's not a CC OEM part, don't go there!! |
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Fl Inboards
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 6:27pm |
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Try this!http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-turnbuckles/=44q3u5
You can get Stainless steel units also. |
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 6:17pm |
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I am also looking for a turnbuckle for my '76. I think I found a good, heavy duty one at Miller Ace Hardware in Elk Grove Village, IL. This is an "industrial" ACE hardware. Have not been able to find a suitable turnbuckle anywhere else. I think it was priced around $20. They had some slightly smaller ones which would do the job as well for around $12. Give them a try.
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Posted: October-19-2009 at 5:34pm |
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looking for a turnbuckel of an 89 trailer... not realy wanting to spend the $60.00 from c.craft....
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