Woodworking Bushings

[frank_hav]

I need help. I have to make fixturing that requires drill bushings. I need over 1,200 bushings in a few sizes. Does any body know where I can get cheap steel bushings. They all have to be 18mm OD x 18mm long. My steel working suppliers are to expensive for bushings($8-12 ea). I also need them by 10/31/06.

Frank Haverkamp

[olecrafty]

Try M & H Supply in Haltom City, TX
817-831-0712

These guys have helped me out of a jam or two.

Kaiwa

[kfitz]

Reid? https://reidecom.reidtool.com/xephr/qbe/homepage

[oddcoach]

I get them from tocaro in philadelphia.
215 288-8700

[tomj]

McMaster-Carr is where we get them from; they have bushings for soft material. They also ususally give a price break after 10, 20,etc. pcs.

www.mcmaster-carr.com (http://www.mcmaster-carr.com) search: metric drill bushings It doesn't show metrics but you could probably substitute for a fractional if you are pressing into wood.

edit: Ouch! it looks like they may not be any less than what you're paying already! One thing I will vouch for is delivery - they are usually pretty prompt although with an order like that, THEY may have to buy from your suppliers


May be worth a look though!

Good luck!
Tom

[les_linton]

I've called these folks and used the inserts they sell to make special drilling fixtures.

Don't know what they have in sizes though.

http://www.dowl-it.com/

On that many pieces they may be able to help.

Les

[frank_hav]

Thanks for all the support. I have found a company a few miles from our China plant that will make them. Since I'm going back to China after I get back from bowhunting, having them made there will also save me on shipping costs.

Thanks Frank