The thread discusses recommendations for suppliers of mechanical parts, focusing on those that offer a wide variety of parts and sell in low quantities. The context is practical, aimed at assisting a user working on a project with their father.
Participants generally agree on the usefulness of the suggested suppliers, but there is no explicit consensus on a single best option, as multiple suppliers are mentioned.
No specific limitations or unresolved issues are noted in the discussion.
Individuals or teams working on mechanical projects who require suppliers for mechanical parts, particularly those looking for low-quantity options.
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...average guy said:then there's Grainger Industrial Supply.