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Title: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Kirkll on August 06, 2023, 11:25:19 AM
I’m starting to run low on threaded inserts for my limb bolts, and location pins too.
I used to buy them from Dale Stahl by the 100 count, but then he passed away. Since then I’ve bought them in small batches from Binghams projects… Now that they are shutting down, where do you guys purchase your TD hardware?

Kirk
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 06, 2023, 03:53:39 PM
I just got 200 pins and 100. Bolts off hebay cheap and get my bezels and plastic washers from Lancaster.  I have made the washers with a hole saw but ki da pain.
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: jrstegner on August 07, 2023, 01:32:28 AM
I just bought some inserts from McMaster-Carr. I get my bolts and alignment pins from the auction site. Do a search for aluminum countersunk washers for your bezels. Lots of different colors.
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Mad Max on August 07, 2023, 09:21:39 AM
I’m starting to run low on threaded inserts for my limb bolts, and location pins too.
I used to buy them from Dale Stahl by the 100 count, but then he passed away. Since then I’ve bought them in small batches from Binghams projects… Now that they are shutting down, where do you guys purchase your TD hardware?

Kirk

Ask binghams where they get the threaded inserts
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Mark R on August 07, 2023, 10:35:03 AM
Big Jim has them
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: derekdiruz on August 07, 2023, 11:03:11 AM
While I have no idea of their cost in comparison to others, I've dealt with Rosewood archery quite a bit lately and I've really come to love them. I've been buying brass hardware from them.
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Birdbow76 on August 07, 2023, 04:58:54 PM
Good thread Kirk... I've been wondering about this too. Zipper Bows has kits at a good price. The pins and bolts are easy to find at affordable prices online. What is the part# for the inserts from mcmaster?
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: jrstegner on August 08, 2023, 05:28:57 AM
Part #90248A028
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Kirkll on August 08, 2023, 06:40:31 PM
I just bought some inserts from McMaster-Carr. I get my bolts and alignment pins from the auction site. Do a search for aluminum countersunk washers for your bezels. Lots of different colors.
I just looked at those fro McMaster Carr and I believe those are shorter in length than what I’ve always used. What are the length?
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: derekdiruz on August 08, 2023, 06:43:02 PM
Here ya are.
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Mad Max on August 08, 2023, 06:53:30 PM
I’m starting to run low on threaded inserts for my limb bolts, and location pins too.
I used to buy them from Dale Stahl by the 100 count, but then he passed away. Since then I’ve bought them in small batches from Binghams projects… Now that they are shutting down, where do you guys purchase your TD hardware?

Kirk

You hit a home run with this topic!
Inserts look good to me.
washers too    https://www.probolt-usa.com/aluminum-countersunk-washer-m8-25mm-od/

Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: jrstegner on August 08, 2023, 06:55:10 PM
They are a bit longer than the ones Elmont sold.
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Kirkll on August 09, 2023, 12:15:09 AM
They are a bit longer than the ones Elmont sold.


I think the ones Binghams sold were an inch long. So these are pretty close…. Thanks.  Kirk

Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: kennym on August 09, 2023, 08:01:50 AM
I know a guy who has some of the double thread inserts but no bezels from Dale Stahl's estate sale, think he has about 300 he can sell. I'm not putting his phone number here but if you message me I can hook you up with him, don't want folks calling him for years when he sells them off...  No idea on price,sorry.

Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 09, 2023, 09:33:08 AM
Kirk I would think you could make them out of all thread on your mill if things really got bad  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Birdbow76 on August 09, 2023, 11:11:57 AM
https://www.zipperbows.com/lbk

https://www.3riversarchery.com/takedown-bow-assembly-set.html

Here's two links for the kits on Zipper bows and 3rivers websites.
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Kirkll on August 12, 2023, 09:38:56 AM
Kirk I would think you could make them out of all thread on your mill if things really got bad  :goldtooth:

Naw man…. Ya need a metal lathe to do that accurately. I actually did have a piece of galvanized pipe milled and threaded a few days ago by my neighbor for a special boat motor part I needed. Watching the threading process was pretty fascinating.

Kirk
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Kirkll on August 12, 2023, 09:50:13 AM
https://www.zipperbows.com/lbk

https://www.3riversarchery.com/takedown-bow-assembly-set.html

Here's two links for the kits on Zipper bows and 3rivers websites.

Wow!  I didn’t know zipper was using 1/4-20 bolts and pot metal furniture inserts…With dense hardwood or even softer woods I would stay away from those self tapping inserts that cut their own threads. Most everyone uses 5/16-18 bolts and 1/2-13 OD x 1” long threaded inserts that require a tap.

You can find a lot of them that are that size, but only 1/2” long which would work fine for metal or even tapping into G-10… but wood?   Not this kid…too much pressure on those bolts.
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on October 15, 2023, 12:22:42 PM
I just got 200 pins and 100. Bolts off hebay cheap and get my bezels and plastic washers from Lancaster.  I have made the washers with a hole saw but ki da pain.
Hey Mike, when you look on eBay for pins and bolts, is there a specific search word that you use ? as I can’t seem to find them. B
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: jrstegner on October 15, 2023, 01:14:39 PM
Search 1/4x 1/2 dowel pins alloy steel. 5/16-18 UNC Allen drive 1 5/8"
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on October 15, 2023, 03:20:10 PM
Search 1/4x 1/2 dowel pins alloy steel. 5/16-18 UNC Allen drive 1 5/8"
Thankyou 🏹
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Mad Max on October 15, 2023, 07:17:53 PM
I just got 200 pins and 100. Bolts off hebay cheap and get my bezels and plastic washers from Lancaster.  I have made the washers with a hole saw but ki da pain.
Hey Mike, when you look on eBay for pins and bolts, is there a specific search word that you use ? as I can’t seem to find them. B

MSC Industrial supply--I bought many things with this company Back when I did machine work and tool and die work.
Dowel pins
https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn/Fasteners/Pins-Clips-Retaining-Rings/Pins-Clips/Dowel-Spring-Taper-Pilot-Pins/Dowel-Pins?navid=2108886&refinements=Brand%3AMade+in+USA--Pin+Type%3APrecision--Material%3AAlloy+Steel--Diameter+%28Inch%2C+Fraction%29%3A1%2F4

Bolts
https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn?searchterm=Flat+head+bolts&refinements=Material%3AAlloy%20Steel--Brand%3AMade%20in%20USA--Head%20Type%3A82%20degree%20Flat--Thread%20Size%20(Inch)%3A5%2F16-18
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: kennym on October 16, 2023, 12:43:39 PM
If you need the threaded inserts, I have a few extra, overbought for the TD kits...
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Buemaker on October 16, 2023, 01:48:28 PM
I am thinking about trying these sex bolts as limb locking hardware. Have anyone done so?
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/sex-bolts/thread-size~5-16-18/
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on October 16, 2023, 04:48:41 PM
If you need the threaded inserts, I have a few extra, overbought for the TD kits...
Iam interested Kenny ! Are they stainless Kenny? I’m in no rush. Just got home from back surgery late yesterday. I’m told I can’t do hardly anything for sometime so that will keep me out of the shop, but it’s a good time to stock up!  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: OldRawhide42 on October 16, 2023, 05:52:10 PM
Kenny put me on your insert list . If you have enough .
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: Mad Max on October 16, 2023, 08:02:58 PM
I am thinking about trying these sex bolts as limb locking hardware. Have anyone done so?
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/sex-bolts/thread-size~5-16-18/

Bue go back to page 1 part # 90248A028 McMaster Carr :thumbsup:

I guess that thread locking stuff could be removed
Title: Re: TD hardware supplier
Post by: BigJim on October 16, 2023, 11:34:43 PM
We have 7/8" brass bezels and 1" brass bezels also pins washers and stainless threaded riser inserts.
We also cary black and brass bolts. I will sell these separately or in our assembled kits.

We are also a direct dealer for Gordons glass.. just added 2" in clear and black and will be adding more sizes and colors as money allows.
We have bamboo in planks and pre sanded laminates. Lots of wood too.
Thanks, BigJim