Ababa Bolt

I had been searching for a certain small screw (apparently they are 4×3÷8 flat head wood screws) for my dresser that needed to be fixed and I couldn’t find a place that carried them nearby. I went to Home Depot and other craft stores, to no avail.
The location is in the industrial area of El Cajon, in a business plaza corner all the way in the back. It is easy to find though.
I waited for a good 15 – 20 minutes… One of the guys said their Rush is between 11 – 1 pm.
I was promptly assisted and the gentleman found the screws I needed. They weren’t the EXACT same in girth, but they were the same length and threading.
The guys working there are slightly awkward. I don’t know if it was because I was a lady, but I raised my eyebrows quite a bit to their rhetoric. Aside from that and the wait I give this place 4 stars based on the fact that, like a guy who reviewed previously…
This place has EVERY fastener you may need. This is your last resort for sure. Thumbs up.

Great people and unreal inventory. Ladies behind the counter were polite and worked quickly. Every fastener I’ve needed they’ve had in stock! Need a 14″ ⁵⁄₈ galvanized lag screw… done.

when you need something specific this is the place to go.
If they don’t have it, or cant get it… it probably isn’t made

They have been around for a long time for a reason, they are best at the fastener business and accessories. Found myself going to the local home improvement stores where low quality, high prices bolts at slow speed was getting to be a drag. Then I remembered ababa from years ago. Now quality with fast knowledgeable service at prices usually better than the junk quality selection at the big name home improvement stores. Way way better

WORST CUSTOMER SERIVCE EVER!
I went in there from a recommendation from a friend to find a nut and a bolt I needed for a crankshaft off an off road vehicle engine I was rebuilding. The guy at the counter made fun of the way I spoke the entire time while I was trying to inquire about what I needed and kept popping off rude comments to me. I tried to let it go in one ear and out the other just in hopes I could get what I needed. I was able to get the nut that I wanted but not the bolt. He was more interested in condescending me, and even though they didn’t have the bolt that I needed he wouldn’t even entertain me looking into another solution and was asking if he could hold the door open for me on the way out while I was trying to ask more questions about finding another solution. I am an engineer, and sometimes you just have to find a way to make something work. I tried to maintain a professional demeanor but I finally had enough of his attitude and his comments, so I picked up my stuff, called him an @$$ to his face and walked out the door. It was a complete waste of time, not to mention a personally hurtful experience.

I was in El Cajon last week and I needed to fix one of the signs on the Brow Bar – but the screws I needed were specific so I was worried anything I purchased would be janky and make it look less beautiful. I always have a tool kit with me but the screws are ugly.
So I of course I Unilocaled hardware stores and Ababa showed up suoer close – I will say it was kind of hidden, but I found it.
I feel bad I forgot his name, but he was so helpful! I was a fish out of water as soon as I walked in-​but he found the perfect screws and they were exactly what I needed, white tops and everything. And the price was great – I got 100 for $ 3!!! So now I carry them with me to work every day, ready to make everything look brand spanking new:) If I am ever in need of other hardware accessories, I will come back here since they are so helpful and good with pricing.

This store has always taken good care of me and my company for the last 15 years. Sales and service are great! They CAN be a bit on the expensive side but they WILL have what you need OR can get it rather quickly. They also deliver any size order right to your door! All in all great service!

Sales help by telephone rocks. If they don’t
have the fasteners you need in-​house they
will get it. Be aware this is not K-​surplus or
Harbor Freight: Ababa is expensive.
MOST of the sales people at the counter are
both knowledgeable and helpful. Though
a recent visit had a salesperson who kept
trying to sell me items I did not need — or want.
Hope this isn’t a new direction for the company.

I needed a 5/​8″ Stainless Steel fender washer for a homebrewing project. Nobody had the part except Ababa.