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Shopping for robot parts at the OUTSTANDING Andersonville Ace hardware store.
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773/561-3323, 5820 N Clark, Not much from the outside, but among the best inventories I've ever seen! I LOVE hardware stores. They represent a peak example of civilization; great repositories of technology. Some as old as time, some revolutionary, all practical. My favorites are fine machined parts, beyond royalty centuries ago, now cheap and common. Basically, ANYTHING you need for home maintenance is here. I found items sought for years (tiny C clamps for one). This album doesn't do this place justice, missing major areas such as yard, electrical, wood, paints, etc. The place even has complimentary coffee and cookies!!! Kudos.


"Marx" Ace hardware.
2001.06.28

"Marx" Ace hardware.
2001.06.28
Textured metal and rubber. (click to zoom)
Textured metal and rubber.
2001.06.28
Threaded rods, any length and pitch. (click to zoom)
Threaded rods, any length and pitch.
2001.06.28
Plumbing parts. (click to zoom)
Plumbing parts.
2001.06.28
Just ONE of several banks of small parts. YOU NAME IT! Skeleton keys, tiny flanges, ... (click to zoom)
Just ONE of several banks of small parts. YOU NAME IT! Skeleton keys, tiny flanges, ...
2001.06.28
Bearings and bushings. (click to zoom)
Bearings and bushings.
2001.06.28
A few bearings. You bag and price 'em. (click to zoom)
A few bearings. You bag and price 'em.
2001.06.28
Tubing. (click to zoom)
Tubing.
2001.06.28
My favorite... CHAINS! There are actually THREE other racks of chains! (click to zoom)
My favorite... CHAINS! There are actually THREE other racks of chains!
2001.06.28
Individual nails. Hundred of bulk boxes are on nearby shelves. Not just any size and type, but in any COLOR! (click to zoom)
Individual nails. Hundred of bulk boxes are on nearby shelves. Not just any size and type, but in any COLOR!
2001.06.28
Hammers and axes. (click to zoom)
Hammers and axes.
2001.06.28
FIRE!!! Propane blow torch beginner kits. (click to zoom)
FIRE!!! Propane blow torch beginner kits.
2001.06.28
Ancient oven. (click to zoom)
Ancient oven.
2001.06.28
Modern oven. (click to zoom)
Modern oven.
2001.06.28
Snoopy independence day flag. (click to zoom)
Snoopy independence day flag.
2001.06.28
Tolerance and U.S. flags. (click to zoom)
Tolerance and U.S. flags.
2001.06.28
Fountain. (click to zoom)
Fountain.
2001.06.28
Two new yellow VW beetles. (click to zoom)
Two new yellow VW beetles.
2001.06.28
2001.06.28