Does anyone know a good supplier for mechanical parts?

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A user is seeking recommendations for suppliers of mechanical parts for a project with low quantity requirements. Suggestions include Amazon, which has a dedicated "Industrial & Scientific" section, and Grainger Industrial Supply, known for its wide range of products. Other notable suppliers mentioned are McMaster Carr and MSC Industrial Direct, along with several niche suppliers like C&H Surplus and Grizzly Industrial. The discussion emphasizes the importance of finding suppliers that cater to specific needs and industries. Overall, the thread provides a variety of options for sourcing mechanical parts efficiently.
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me and my father are working on a new project for his company and we need a supplier which has a big variety of parts and sells for low quantities.

i will be glad if anyone can recommend me on good suppliers =>
 
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you can start at Amazon.com
you have to get used to their search engine.
a relative of mine buys from Amazon with no problems so far.
then there's Grainger Industrial Supply.

Good Luck!
 
average guy said:
then there's Grainger Industrial Supply.
Yep, Grainger is a good one. They are one of a couple of industrial supply companies that sell all sorts of stuff. The other two that come to mind include McMaster Carr and http://www1.mscdirect.com/eCommerce/NavigationServlet?cm_mmc=Didit-_-SEM-_-ItmDtl-_-PypClk&002=2167139&004=2162606344&005=11350792&006=10791330784&007=Search. There are others that are more specific to a certain industry such as power transmission, hydraulics, electronic controls, etc...
 
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And, Amazon has a "Industrial & Scientific" section
[https://www.amazon.com/industrial-s...7750?ie=UTF8&node=16310091]&tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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wow =O thank you so much! you helped me alot
 

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