Anyone know where to buy fixtures and hardware like hinges/latches of different types. I'm thinking about small hinges/latches for small wooden boxes etc.
The only place i've looked really is wickes. They seem to be more of a builders merchants. Any of the other big stores more tailored to what I want?
Or should I be looking for a little local hardware store?
Thanks
Local hardware store is much cheaper in some stuff, depends n what it is. Brassware is expensive I have found in most major DIY outlets and cheaper in my local handymans store,problem here is it's limited.
What is a "handymans store"?
Like the sheds but on a very small scale and is around the corner(handy). :-)
You may need to look in Yellow pages. These places sometimes sell hinges and stuff along with various types of fasteners, bolts etc.
Wickes' selection of fasteneners is not huge. B&Q, Homebase and maybe Focus D-I-Y will probably do more. Also local builder's merchants may carry a selection, often they sell them singly.
Andy.
Bob Mannix
Hm, "sheds". B&Q etc., I take it... how did they get that name? I guess a "handymans store" is an ironmonger?
| Hm, "sheds". B&Q etc., I take it... how did they get that name?
"Big Sheds" It is an architectural term for the style of building they use. IMO quite appropriate.
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Often containing cattle ;-)
I'm in Milton Keynes. I'll have to have a look for a local handyman store.
The best one in the whole world is in St.Albans. I bought 3 pin round plugs there, once.
(We rent some *really* old cottages. This one had round pin sockets, so I made up some adaptors.)
Pollards in Fenny Stratford. Worth a look to see all those things and wonder "What's *that*?". Worked in Bletchley a while back, it's a good shop.
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