Where to get stainless steel chain?

I've built my first UDS and I have an idea for it that I need some stainless steel chain. It only needs to be lightweight stuff, 1/4" max, about 10' of it. I'll also need some s-hooks. None of the local stores I have been to have anything that small. And I've been searching for hours online and have been unsuccessful for whatever reason. Some places seem to have a minimum of 50' ordered unless they have some remnants laying around.

Some possible alternatives are braided stainless steel, but I think chain would work better. This is going to be used right at the heat source so I think stainless is likely a must have.

brickie said:

You can find regular chain in stainless form, or braided at Home Depot.It is in the aisle with the bolts,screws,etc.. Price is very good.

brickie

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It is HUGE though for what I need. I guess if I can't find anything smaller I'll go with it, was hoping for something about half the size though.

ricksegers said:

Have you got an ACE Hardware handy? I have had success in the past with our local ACE for small chain.

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I have one not too far away. It's a smaller store but I'll give them a try, thanks!

Ace was a no-go, not one piece of stainless steel chain.

I'll look into McMaster-Carr.

What about brass-glo chain. Is that something to steer clear of like galvanized and zinc? Or is it usable?

1MoreFord said:

Have you tried McMaster-Carr?

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Thanks again! I ended up ordering from them. Will definitely bookmark them for future use too!