Try an old-fashioned hardware store — perhaps Dickson Brothers in Harvard Square or that one in the middle of Central Square.

I’d try a hardware store, strange as it sounds.

This could be a no-brainer, but I have never bought sterno and I have no idea where to get it—-the supermarket? hardware store? Target?

Safeway, Luckys, and Delanos don’t carry it. I was able to find it at Cole Hardware on Mission St. strangely enough.

I don’t know if this the correct board for this subject. A hardware store on 12 mile Rd in Farmington Hills offers knife sharpening. I just had 4 knives sharpened and the bill was just $6.10. The hardware store is...

Has anyone seen a Mochi machine for sale at one of the hardware/cookware stores in Japantown center? I’ve heard they carry them at Mitsuwa in Southern California but will be in SF in a week or so. Thanks!

if you live in arlington, go to Ayer’s hardware and variety store in westover (on washington blvd just east of east falls church metro). i’ve also see them at places like target.

Thinking of getting an “Airport Card” for my notebook PC and am looking for tips on locations/hardware. Please respond to my post on the “Not About Food” board.

Hey allisonw, Check with a local hardware store that sells planking. Back where they fabricate the planks to order, there is usually a “remainder bin”. Worth a look. The hardware folk can lead you towards the stuff...

I’m looking for a cheap hand-held propane torch. I have heard that you can find them really cheap (under $10) in hardware stores. Any idea where I could find one in Manhattan? You can get a creme brulee torch at William...

Fischer’s Hardware in Springfield is pretty well stocked with that sort of thing. It’s a great store to browse in. No matter what you never knew you needed, they probably have it.

Most hardware stores carry them year round. I’ve had success at Ace, Menards and some independent stores. Sometimes Jewel/Osco carry them, but they might be more seasonal.

Lookin' to sharpen my knives. Sometimes you can find at hardware stores (not Lowe’s or HD), but so far, no luck for me. Maybe a specialty store that I’m unaware of? Don’t really want to wait for the shipping...

I bought some a few years back at Berkeley Ace Hardware in downtown on University. IIRC, they had a nice selection of different sizes.

Rocky Mountain, Paul Decorative, Colonial Brass, Top Knobs, Turnstyles, Valli & Valli, Von Morris, Omnia, fsb – to name a few upscale, interesting, fine decorative hardware lines depending upon your style.