Taps and dies

[Aidan]

I'd rather be in a Trench and have the bullets go past my head. Be Cool!
Aidan

[motto (RIP)]

We all suffer from an attitude problem Aidan. Our own or somebody elses. Sometimes seeing yourself as others see you is not pleasant but don't make the mistake of dismissing their point of view out of hand.
I didn't set out to bash the US, just some of the turkeys within and we all have those.
By the way, I also believe that I live in God's country. Is there enough room for us both to be right?
Bottom line:- McM-C have stuff we would like to buy but they will not sell to us. That my friend is an insult.
David

[Grant Bowker]

I seem to have started another round of illogical "my country is better than yours". I hope everyone at least likes their own country, but the fact that your country (wherever it might be) is wonderful doesn't mean everyone else on the face of the earth lives in a shithole.

Please re-read my comments. I am perfectly happy with the individual Americans I was dealing with.

My problem is with poorly informed people in government (both legislative and administrative) who should know better, make poor desisions and use another nation as an unjustified scapegoat rather than looking internally to fix their problems. History is full of examples of this and it certainly isn't unique to the government of the USA. I just fail to undestand how 5/32 pop-rivets, a plastic funnel and some generic coil extension springs that resemble the springs in CMP seatbacks (and were actually made in Australia) can be vital to the security of the USA. Since I can't understand these govenment policies (and many others too) I also have difficulty respecting the same policies and as a result the people who create them in many countries, including my own. However, until I'm willing to put in the time, effort and money to get the policies changed I have to accept them even if I don't like the results.

Can we get back to the question of sources for taps and dies?

[motto (RIP)]

Amen to that.

[Aidan]

I think i said "GODS Country" I never said anything about who's country is better. Just don't go Bashing my or other Countrys problems look at your Country's self in the mirror , It's coming your way now Mc master only sells to US citizens I don't know why But thats thier policy, maybe they got burnt from people outside the US. who knows
" terrorists they let in themselves" I did re- read your post, didn't like that Grant.

Aidan

[Lynn Eades]

Your attitude is a choice, and personally I think yours stinks. I choose not to be like you. For my part, the conversation has ended.

[Derrick Eastman]

Thanks for the input Lynn.I live up here in the middle of nowhere, north of anywhere, up the armpit of....well you get the idea.My carrier is very much a DIY project. It's been fun and a real challenge, My first vehicle restoration/rehabilitation.BUT, I need the proper tools for certain areas to make life easier.The closest machine shop to me is 108 Kilometers away, and I would'nt take my wheelbarrow to them let alone my precious carrier parts.They have a well deserved reputation for shoddy work.What exactly BSF thread are these long bolts that go through the springs? Like BSF 3/4 x 14 threads to the inch?There is a very nice lady at the local auto shop who really goes above and beyond to help, but I need to know exactly what to ask for. Ditto on the threads that are on the axle shfts for the wheels.I have a friend who lives in lexington , in Mass. But again I need to know exactly what to ask for.There are no gauges locally here that match that thread pitch and count. Any help on info would be appreciated. As for the other comments(ahem!!!!!)I have been to the states many times and met many good people. Since 911, I've been hassled, harassed, and treated like shit by more than a few border guards and customs officials, but thats politics, not life, and thats beaurocracy, best ignored.Out the gate, people are still people.Too bad we MLU ers are so spread out, we could have one hell of a meet and greet!!! Derrick Eastman