Where do people source bits and bobs - e.g. for diy projects like an EQ mount?

[blusky]

In the UK places like B&Q and Screwfix cannot possibly supply all the rollers and brackets required. E.g to make a bracket for a roller one can either go for a bulky wooden block, or to make (from what) a metal bracket like [

The smallest components tend to be the hardest to get, even on places like ebay.

Dear Diy-ers, some advice would be greatly appreciated!

[Smudgeypoo]

Tool Station is close to me so I can usually "adapt" things at very good prices.

[Macavity]

Oh to have a machine shop? But, with a little help from a local CNC machinist:

Metals4u - (For basic metal type stuff)

Boneham & Turner Ltd - (For Collars, screws etc.)

Simply Bearings - (Getting beyond my skill set though...)

[granty515]

plumbing centres all sizes of threaded steel piping , flanges and tee bar screw them all together not to tight to make a basic alt/az mount ( you use the the threaded pipe and flanges to move it so mark it so you dont total unscrew it when using it or else disaster) then make your self a wooden eq wedge and bolt it to the bottom add a counter weight to the oppsite end of the t bar and then you got one cheap eq mount

[glowjet]

Boltmeup.com for all your small quantities of stainless metric screws / bolts etc, Ebay dealer and often free post.

[duncan.p]

Find a local machine shop; they will make anything for you and the good ones won't ask you to take out a mortgage...............

[G6RAR]

Here's a good source for bolts etc

Welcome to Modelfixings

Dave

[blusky]

Thanks all!

What about small plastic gears (like Tamiya), in particularly am looking for a tiny flywheel (one-way clutch).

[glowjet]

Squires of Bognar Regis do a lot of parts for modelers in the gear range. they also have a massive range of modelers tools and materials, ships, boats, planes etc