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   UncleDunc | Oct 07, 2004 08:04pm | #1

   http://www.mscdirect.com

   McMaster-Carr very likely has them, too, but I don't know their URL right off the top of my head.

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   BarryR | Oct 07, 2004 08:15pm | #2

   Also try a local machine shop - they're a pretty standard item.  They are hardened and ground to exacting tolerances and may be overkill for what you are doing.  If you can't find them locally, you might just be able to get away with buying steel, brass or aluminum rod & cutting it with a hacksaw.

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   robkelly | Oct 07, 2004 08:58pm | #3

   If you need a bunch of them, the cheapest way to go is to buy a 36" drill rod from an industrial supply house and slice off as needed, using an abrasive cutting disc on the TS.

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   CRAIGCONEY_M | Oct 07, 2004 10:20pm | #4

   what about using 5 mm shelf pins?  They are cheap, round, about 30mm long, with a tapered end

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   Steinmetz | Oct 08, 2004 07:48am | #5

   Tom, Taper pins are what you want They come in all diferent lenghts and thicknesses.

   They are designed to fit tapered holes which require a tapered reamer to ream out the hole.

   You'll like the convenience of tight fit but easy removal they intail

   They beat nuts and bolts when making jigs and fixtures that MUST retain tight and accurate placement.  If you prefer, a cheaper route would be 'Rollpins' They are hollow tubes that will expand a little and are driven in with a drive punch of the matching size. Steinmetz

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   tom93311 | Oct 09, 2004 07:00am | #6

   Thank you for the suggestions.  I am working on building the router table featured several issues ago and the plans call for steel dowel pins to hold the horizontal sliding table in place.  I'l check out these options.  Thanks - Tom

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   RickL | Oct 09, 2004 01:59pm | #7

   What magazine and issue is the article? I'd like to check it out.

   http://www.mcmaster.com sells all kinds of great supplies. I order from them several times a week. Typically get the order next with regular UPS.