Need to find Metric Nylon hex/cap nuts

[TheVez2]

While this request may not seem shave related, I assure you it is. I don't want to divulge the nature of the project until I can photo document it and post the complete project.

What I need are a couple metric nylon nuts. I'm looking to get a hex nut and a cap nut if possible, because I'm not sure which one will work better for my application.

The sizes I need are M12-1.75 and M14-2.00. I have searched online and can only find the M12 and only in boxes of 100. I only need 1-2 of each. If anybody knows a good site where I can buy said nuts in small quantities, let me know. Or if anyone has access to some, I will gladly do a small trade with you. Thanks.

 

[one cut]

Ok you need what ?
I know what metric is and can get all things metric.
but I have no clue what nylon nuts are.
being blessed with a vivid imagination I can think of a few things It could be, but it is very unlikely.

you mean this?
http://www.mossplastics.com/nylon-nuts

 

[BrianL]

Try ACE hardware.

 

[gangaskan]

best place to is

http://www.mcmaster.com/

good luck. i use them alot for pc related projects where i need custom items.

 

[TheVez2]

It is basically made of plastic instead of metal. Nylon is not rigid and has a little give to it. There is a ring of nylon in a standard lock nut.

 

[TheVez2]

Try ACE hardware.

Ace is the first place I looked, they couldn't even order any.

 

[gangaskan]

check mcmastercarr threw up the link up there. i see some that are minimum orders of 10, but thats better than 100!

i do see the m12-1.75 but nothing higher than that. still a nice reference to materials though

 

[TheVez2]

best place to is

http://www.mcmaster.com/

good luck. i use them alot for pc related projects where i need custom items.

Thanks, they do have the M12 but not the M14. The minimum quantity is what is getting me. I don't want this to turn into a $20 project.

 

[gangaskan]

Thanks, they do have the M12 but not the M14. The minimum quantity is what is getting me. I don't want this to turn into a $20 project.

yeah, i know :/ great page for items though, they even have drum tumblers for polishing

 

[BigWill]

My google-fu shows an M14 nylon nut is somehow used in ATV suspensions. Try your local power sports outlet. http://www.adlyparts.com/nylon-nut-m14-p-880.html?cPath=225_490_507

 

[konijntjesbroek]

I know that you want nylon, but any chance that brass would work for the prototyping? make one? file the sides the drill a hole and tap it out. anyone you know with a 3d printer?

 

[TheVez2]

Brass won't work. And buying the taps I need would still cost more than buying the nuts in quantity. That's a great idea though.

 

[BigWill]

Is a 1/2 nylon nut close enough?

 

[TheVez2]

No, the metric thread size is what I need.

 

[konijntjesbroek]

Brass won't work. And buying the taps I need would still cost more than buying the nuts in quantity. That's a great idea though.

since it is nylon, you could use a self tapping screw as a tap.

 

[Not The Original Kermit]

Spaenaur is a place we use at work, I don't know if they have what you're looking for or if their minimum order quantities are any better than macmaster, which we also use.http://www.spaenaur.com/

edit: we also use fastenal and I've been able to locate some hard to find stuff there.

http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex

 

[tinashubby]

I used to work in purchasing at a large plant. Try Maryland Metrics or perhaps Fastenal. Be advised that just because it may not be listed on a website or in their catalog does not mean it is not available. Perhaps if you told us or the vendor the application an alternative could be sourced?

 

[imbored2deth]

Try Lowes? They usually have things like this.