ferret nation screws??

[chinchillalover0927]

does anyone know where i could get some more of these or does anyone have any extra that i could purchase?? I need 4 of them. I do not want to purchase them from the website because they are over priced. thanks

 

[caiti]

Maybe you could just measure them or bring them to a hardware store and say you need self tapping machine screws with lock washers that are that size.

 

[chinchillalover0927]

my mom was worried because she wasnt sure if they would work becuase they are threaded thats why i was asking if anyone had any that were actually for the ferret nation.

 

[broderp]

Maybe you could just measure them or bring them to a hardware store and say you need self tapping machine screws with lock washers that are that size.

They are NOT self tapping machine screws. You use those and you will destroy the threads in the inserts on the cage parts.

my mom was worried because she wasnt sure if they would work becuase they are threaded thats why i was asking if anyone had any that were actually for the ferret nation.

For the most part any hardware store should be able to match it up with no problem. Its either an SAE or metric machine screw.

I believe I have an extra, I will see about matching it up at work today if you still need the info.

Were you missing 4 or did somehow 4 get damaged? If you damaged 4 when screwing them in (they either bound up or got stuck) and when you removed them, the threads are all damaged, then you need to proceed with caution as the threads in the cage inserts could be damaged as well. You would need to tap them out first before putting in a new screw, otherwise you run the risk of stripping the insert out and then the screw will never get tight or hold.

 

[caiti]

They are NOT self tapping machine screws. You use those and you will destroy the threads in the inserts on the cage parts.

Ooohhhh, my bad. I did not know that. I just repeated what my dad told me since he knows more about hardware than I do, but I guess he failed me this time, heh.

 

[Riven]

I would just take one screw out of the same size and take it to the hardware store. They will be able to match it for you with the same size and thread for probably really cheap.

 

[tati121]

You can stick chopsticks in the holes for the time being, that's what I did

 

[Rob Walker]

I had my FN sent with no hardware whatsoever, Lowe's has them.

 

[broderp]

I had my FN sent with no hardware whatsoever, Lowe's has them.

Did you contact Midwest? I heard they were really good at sending out stuff and making customers happy. (I can't verify first hand, as mine came in perfect)

If time is of the essence, (and who wouldn't want to put it together as soon ans its out of the box?) Lowes or HomeDepot, Ace Hardware etc.. will work.

I'd still make a call and get the OEM ones, you paid for it and it would be nice to have spares.

 

[Chub_Chub]

We contacted Midwest for missing parts at one time and they were severely overcharging for screws and end caps. I think we got all of our replacement parts at Ace Hardware, plus the really big washers for toys and shelves fairly cheap.

 

[broderp]

We contacted Midwest for missing parts at one time and they were severely overcharging for screws and end caps. I think we got all of our replacement parts at Ace Hardware, plus the really big washers for toys and shelves fairly cheap.

I'm a bit surprised by this. If that happened to me, I'd be returning the entire cage on matter of principal alone. (I'm mean that way ) If its new and you just got it and can't put it together why should you be put out to spend more and by the hardware?

If it was a local purchase, then they would take it back, exchange it and send the exchanged cage back as defective. I doubt Midwest would the store to return it back to them just for that, but the store isn't going to be out a cage or take a hit by selling it "as is" (usually) at a deep discount. Most retail places have agreements on defective merchandise. Stores return them for credit.

If it was an on line purchase then I'd see about exchanging it as well or at the very least give the appropriate FEEDBACK about the seller or product based on your experience

That would be poor customer service to simply not drop a package in the mail for the parts that are missing. :impatient:

 

[Chub_Chub]

I'm a bit surprised by this. If that happened to me, I'd be returning the entire cage on matter of principal alone. (I'm mean that way ) If its new and you just got it and can't put it together why should you be put out to spend more and by the hardware?

If it was a local purchase, then they would take it back, exchange it and send the exchanged cage back as defective. I doubt Midwest would the store to return it back to them just for that, but the store isn't going to be out a cage or take a hit by selling it "as is" (usually) at a deep discount. Most retail places have agreements on defective merchandise. Stores return them for credit.

If it was an on line purchase then I'd see about exchanging it as well or at the very least give the appropriate FEEDBACK about the seller or product based on your experience

That would be poor customer service to simply not drop a package in the mail for the parts that are missing. :impatient:

Actually, it was a purchase from someone off of CL, so as to why the parts were missing I will never know.. But some screws were missing as well as a couple end caps and 2 wheels were broken. The quote we got by email was something around $30 plus shipping from Midwest. I think we got all of it from Ace for around $10, but it took a little while to look at all the screws they have to find the right ones. I completely agree, if the one I bought in Petsmart had been missing anything they would have heard from me. :thumbsup:

 

[chinchillalover0927]

ok thank you! ill bring it to home depot and see what i can find.

no, somehow when you put the bottom storage of your ferret nation together your suppose to have the rectangle shape....well this cage got the front and back but didnt have the middle supports under the first level so the cage rocks like its going to break and fall over!!!! HOW THAT GOT DONE I DONT KNOW???? lol