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1/4-in Nickel Cap Nuts

Ratings & Reviews for Hillman 1/4-in Nickel Cap Nuts

4.6
104
Review
 4.6 out of 5
104 Reviews


89% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these nuts for durability, reliable performance, and professional finished appearance. Most highlight that they fit perfectly, protect bolt threads, and provide a clean look across bathroom remodels, furniture, and fence repairs. Reviewers consistently note the nuts hold securely without vibrating loose, even in high-use outdoor applications, with many comparing them favorably to hardware used for years. The smooth zinc plating offers a subtle, non-shiny aesthetic that complements projects. A small group reports difficulty handling due to compact design, particularly those with larger hands, and a few mention receiving nuts with incorrect threads. Overall, most customers find them reliable and worthwhile.

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104 Customer Reviews

1/4 20 acorn nut

Would Recommend

Nut is great. Only issue I have is I cannot buy a quantity to make it cost effecctive to use. I need 8 on every display I build. Expensive to buy 3 at a time when I sometimes need 32.

September 14, 2014
From 1_SLASH_4-in Nickel Cap Nuts Verified Purchaser
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Very poor quality acorn nut

Would Not Recommend

I bought this acorn nut to help me install some hanger bolts. However, this nut was so poorly made that when I tightened it down onto the end of the bolt, the top of the nut popped open. Essentially, it turned into a regular nut, albeit thicker. It was totally useless for my purposes and I imagine most other purposes for which one would buy an acorn nut.

January 14, 2014
From 3_SLASH_8-in Zinc-Plated Cap Nut
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