Hardware Store Frame Caps

[mikesova]

While I was scanning the interwebs, I came across some frame caps that somebody was making and selling. My family owns a hardware store, so I figured I could duplicate them pretty reasonably. You be the judge:

I just used stainless allen bolts, fender washers, and some rubber well nuts.

 

[GTPAddict]

Looks good!!

 

[MiLToS_666]

Looking really good! WANT!

 

[mikesova]

Miltos sent me a PM asking me to put together kits to sell. He seemed confident that I would have lots of people interested in buying them. I am skeptical, but if you're interested in a kit for around 15 bucks, let me know.

 

[MiLToS_666]

Miltos sent me a PM asking me to put together kits to sell. He seemed confident that I would have lots of people interested in buying them. I am skeptical, but if you're interested in a kit for around 15 bucks, let me know.

I saw this reply after reading your PM, sounds like a very good deal I guess and trust me, I've seen many people asking for this in the older threads created here!

 

[Jb40k]

Miltos sent me a PM asking me to put together kits to sell. He seemed confident that I would have lots of people interested in buying them. I am skeptical, but if you're interested in a kit for around 15 bucks, let me know.

If you could ship to the UK, I'd be very interested at those prices!

 

[texcollect]

I'd certainly be interested.

 

[callmegandhi]

Not to crush your entrepreneurial spirit, but he said he made this from things in a hardware store. Spend an hour looking at some washers and a few bolts and do it yourself. Looks good by the way, going to Hardware Hank.

 

[TheRabbi]

Are these rust proof? Do they make rust proof washers? My only concern is that they would eventually rust and look not-so-great.

 

[The Toecutter]

Are these rust proof? Do they make rust proof washers? My only concern is that they would eventually rust and look not-so-great.

You can use some rust proof paint on the hardware before you mount it. problem solved if there was ever gonna be one,most washers are galvanized in a hardware store anyway because most will come into contact with water when in use.

 

[Jb40k]

I've never come across anything even remotely similar in the hardware stores here... unless I need to look harder

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[mikesova]

Not to crush your entrepreneurial spirit, but he said he made this from things in a hardware store. Spend an hour looking at some washers and a few bolts and do it yourself. Looks good by the way, going to Hardware Hank.

That's basically why I posted this thread, to show people that you could make some frame caps from parts at your local hardware store, but I guess if people don't have a good place to go for fasteners, I could make up some kits.

I have no idea what shipping out of the US would be like, but I can check.

Mike

 

[mikesova]

Are these rust proof? Do they make rust proof washers? My only concern is that they would eventually rust and look not-so-great.

I used stainless steel washers and bolts, so rust shouldn't be an issue. They also look really good with the aluminum frame. I originally thought I might paint them, but they look good as is.

 

[mikesova]

I just went and picked up parts to make up 3 kits. Who wants one? I'm going to try this out. 15$ plus shipping, I will check on that.

 

[MiLToS_666]

I just went and picked up parts to make up 3 kits. Who wants one? I'm going to try this out. 15$ plus shipping, I will check on that.

I want one! :thumbup:
Let me know what shipping to Greece will cost...

 

[mikesova]

I want one! :thumbup:
Let me know what shipping to Greece will cost...

PM me your address and I'll get you a quote.

 

[mikesova]

MS Paint.

 

[NorCal FZ6]

Hey Mike nice job! I'll take a set off your hands if looking to sell still?:thumbup:

 

[mikesova]

Hey Mike nice job! I'll take a set off your hands if looking to sell still?:thumbup:

I PM'ed you back. I'm going to take a set down to the post office tomorrow and come up with a good shipping / handling price for the U.S.

It looks like 2 of the 3 sets are now spoken for. :rockon:

 

[mikesova]

If you could ship to the UK, I'd be very interested at those prices!

Ok, so I'll check for the UK and Greece.