Buncha studs. You get (10) steel automotive wheel studs, 1-7/8" long over all, with 1" of 15/32" threaded, then 11/16" of 5/8" dia, 5/16" of which is serrated, and finally a 13/16" head marked 372 ABN 10.9.

Black plastic vented grilles with (19) round holes measure 2-1/8" OD x 3/8" thick with (4) snap clips to hold them in place. Originally for stereo speakers, they were designed to fit into a 2" dia port.

Just clamp it. These extra large steel hose clamps measure 1/2” wide and open to a max 5-1/4” dia. They tighten down to approx 4-1/4” dia via a worm drive.

In big quantities. And dirt cheap. The dark brown plastic, 1-11/16" squares with one corner cut off at a 45° angle are approx 1/16" thick, with a raised center square, a 9/16" hole in the center, and peel-off really-self-adhesive backing. For art projects, air vents for snake cages, wall plates for cable runs, or something. Please.

These steel compression springs are 3/4” long x 1/2” dia and made of 1/32” thick stock. Compressed right here in the US of A.

That would be us. Nuts from America? That would be these made-in-the-USA locking nuts, 1-1/16" hex with an 11/16" - 12 thread, and just under 7/16" thick.

The world of surplus works in mysterious ways. Here we have assorted V-shaped aluminum channels 5-3/4" long x 5/8" wide across the 120° Vs. Picture these nestled behind glass thermometer tubes, imprinted with assorted scales, each with a small mounting hole at the top, maybe tiny crimp-clips to mount the thermometer that isn't there, and a diamond-shaped opening at the bottom for the glass bulb that also isn't there. Then add your own thermometers, use them as teaching aids, string 'em together for tracks or marble runs, or get really creative.

This small compression spring measures 1" dia x 1-1/8" tall and is made from 1/16" dia 316-type stainless steel, designed for marine or other aquatic applications. Go mount a bouncing turtle.

What do you give a plumber for his birthday? We recommend some longer T-shirts and maybe some of these 3/8” white PVC 90-degree elbow fittings. Fittings are 3/8” ID and a tad over 1” long on both legs; they come with mating nuts and gaskets.

You've found perfect tires for your model of an LEV-SFC (that would be Lunar Exploration Vehicle, Stable Foot Class). StableFeet" are groovy blue plastic tubes, closed (except for a small hole) at one end. They're 3-1/4" long, and are made to fit over a standard 1-1/8" steel tube, like, say, the T-legs of an ironing board. If you don't use the striated rubber extenders to stabilize an ironing board or dress up tricycle handlebars, though, you'll have more left for your MEV-SFC. Our each is a package of (4).

Large plastic hook, pointed on one end, blunt on the other. We have no idea what it was made for. Some suggest a meat hook in a pet food factory, which the shape supports. But the red or white plastic suggests not. Maybe it is for veggies? A loyal reader is convinced that it goes over a door and bananas are hung from it. Sounds good to us. The blunt end is shaped to hang over a square beam, 1-1/4" or so thick. The other pointy end, when the hook is so hung, will be 3" from the beam top, and will point out 3" and up @ about 15°. The whole is made of 3/8" dia plastic rod. You figure out what to do with it.

Get started with this package of toilet bolts which includes (2) 1/4" x 2-1/4" bolts with nuts and washers for securing the bowl to the floor. Finally, the tank bolt replacement set, for securing the toilet tank to the bowl, is a pair of 3" long x 5/16"-18 brass bolts, with nuts, rubber gaskets and brass washers.

This length of hydraulic line is rated for 4000psi. The tube measures 7-7/8" long x 1/2" dia with right-angle fittings at both ends, offset 90°. (Measures 9-1/2" long overall). Fittings are 3/8"-20.

This small cable is 7-strand galvanized steel, at least 35" long x 3/32" dia, (The one you receive may be longer) with a 1000-lb breaking strength and copper stop sleeves at each end. Wrap something up, string a line of beads or rig an old-school scoring system and hang it above your pool table.

Our each is a set of (42) assorted zinc-plated steel clamps with rubber insulation, for wiring, hoses, etc. You get (20) at 1/4"; (8) at 5/16"; (6) at 3/8" and (4) each at 1/2" and 5/8", all marked with the size and in a plastic storage box.

This zinc-plated carbon steel clevis grab hook is rated Grade 43 with a 2,600-lb load limit (that's about a Mini Cooper hatchback). Measures 3" long x 1-7/8" at the wide part x 1/2" at the thick part, with a 3/8" axle held with a cotter pin. Clearance from hood to axle is also 3/8".

This white plastic U-shaped burette clamp is spring-loaded and has (2) different collets for the stand pole, 7-9mm and 10-12mm. Maximum pole diameter is 14mm. Has a 123mm span over all.