MOTM

J. Larry Hendry wrote:

> Terry, I agree that tinnerman nuts are a great way to go (like the SKB
> racks, right?)  I have not been able to find good ones for both threads,
> only the ones that just catch one thread.  Tells us where and what you
> found.  And, PLEASE tell me where you found those black # 6 nylon washers.
> I want them on ALL my MOTM now !
>
> Larry H
>

 Ok Larry, here's the scoop. Both the tinnermans and the washers
were found at a Sears Hardware store. They had an isle with
assorted hardware in gray plastic pull-out drawers. All kinds of
fasteners. I cleaned out my local store, then proceeded to the next
town a few miles and cleaned them out also. The washers were
expensive $.07 each. Cost about $4.00 for around 60 of them.
They had them in #6, #8, #10, and in black and natural (white).
The washers are 1/16" thick. Asked an employee about ordering
more, and got the RS response, that's all we have. They also had
fiber ones that looked similar, but they were $0.25 each.(ouch!).
 Same story with the tinnerman clips. They had these in "U" and
"J" shapes. I purchased all of the 6-32 "U" type I could find, about
70 of them, but I never found these again anywhere. The bin I found
them in didn't even have them listed. Hope I can find another source!
Not sure if these are "good ones" so I scanned them so you can have a
look.
 The screws I used were actually 6-32 by 1-1/2" black finish with small
pan heads, single slot. I cut them down to about 1/2". Almost invisible.
With the small washers, they work great holding the MOTM's in place.

Here's the pic:
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Frontrow/4877/hardware.jpg

On top is the 6-32 hardware- washer,screw(cut-down),screw (long),
tinnerman front, and back.
Below is the standard 8-32 MOTM style hardware- washer, MOTM
8-32 screw, tinnerman front, and back.

Hope this helps. (There must be a better source for these. Some one is
manufacturing them.)
Terry