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Old 30-08-2018, 11:17 PM
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Spare screws for vixen & losmandy plates

Hi All,

Just wondering wheres the best place to buy plate screws for both vixen and losmandy plates?

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Old 31-08-2018, 08:25 AM
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Hello M,

Any of the industrial fastener suppliers would be a good bet, compared with hardware or automotive stores. For example, Cost Less Bolts, United Fasteners, etc...

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Old 31-08-2018, 09:13 AM
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I've used Bolt King, quick postage & quality parts:
http://boltking.com.au/shop-online
& their ebay store https://www.ebay.com.au/str/boltking...p2047675.l2563

Or if you're happy to wait a couple of weeks, plenty of Chinese options on ebay. In particular, I like the stainless steel quality from this ebay store: https://www.ebay.com.au/str/carl303324
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Old 31-08-2018, 09:25 AM
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Hi Ja & Astro,

Thanks for the info and the links. Will do some surfing and checking out the links.

Always good to have extra ones

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Old 01-09-2018, 07:49 PM
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I might be a tad late in replying, but if stainless steel fasteners is what you were chasing, i use this shop, but i usually get them in bulk
https://www.thestainlessshop.com.au/
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Old 01-09-2018, 08:01 PM
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pretty sure also that the losmandy are imperial?
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Old 02-09-2018, 12:45 AM
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Thanks Peter for the link.



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Old 05-09-2018, 11:07 PM
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Mel, here’s my local. http://www.metrobolts.com.au/
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