Rant: A furnace door hinge broke on me at the Tacoma studio last month

It was a cheap cast piece that gave out during a big gather, and now I only use forged steel. Anyone know a good supplier for small parts like that?

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paulb985mo ago

Tacoma's humidity probably didn't help that cheap cast iron. Honestly, McMaster-Carr has some decent small forged bits if you're in a pinch.

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xena_miller315mo ago

Tried the McMaster forged stuff last year when my old set gave out. Still holding up fine in my damp garage.

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paulperry2mo ago

Not sure it's that deep honestly. Most garage tools are gonna surface rust if you let them sit in puddles, forged or not. I've got a no-name set from Harbor Freight that's been in a cardboard box in my damp basement for like 6 years and they're still fine after a quick wipe with an oily rag. Maybe it's more about how much you use them and where you keep them than the brand. Your mileage may vary though.

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