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    Since 1880

    CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA: 2017589 | SAN FRANCISCO LBE CERTIFIED VENDOR: CMD121916280
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Celebrating More Than 140 Years of Fine Hardware

For more than 100 years, Center Hardware has established itself as a nationally recognized independent supplier of industrial tools and hardware. A store unlike any other in San Francisco, Center has proudly earned its Bay Area reputation as a go-to resource for trade professionals, engineers, contractors, craftspeople, designers, artists, and residents. Specializing in B2B, MRO, procurement, and custom orders, we make your job easier.
  • Living Accents LED Vintage Color Changing Light Set
    Living Accents LED Connectable Curtain Lights
    Schlage Matte Black Door Handles & Deadbolts
    STANLEY® FATMAX® Structural Foam Toolbox
  • Festool STM 1800 Mobile Saw Table & Work Bench
    Milwaukee Packout Shop Storage System
    Traeger Pro 780 Wood Pellet WiFi Grill
    NOW IN STOCK: Assorted Dickie's Work Socks
  • Weber Genesis S-435 4 Burner Liquid Propane Grill - Stainless Steel
    Traeger Pro Series 22 Wood Pellet Grill - Bronze
    Weber Spirit II E-310 3 Burner Liquid Propane Grill - Black
    Traeger Ranger Wood Pellet Portable Grill - Black
  • RESTOCKED – Google Nest Smart Home Products
    LifeStraw Portable Water Filters
    Ripaton Table Legs & Shelves – Made in France
    Master Mark Terrace Board Plastic Brown Lawn Edging
  • Assorted 2" succulent plants - $3.99/each
    Flora Bunda Hanging Succulent Planter with Beads
    Raindrip Set n' Flow Battery Operated Timer
    Assorted Raindrip products for drip irrigation systems
  • NEW Plunge Cut Track Saw TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus-FS
    NEW Screwdriver and drill bit set TID 18 HPC I-Set TPC 18/4
    NEW SYS-MFT Clamping-Set SYS3 M 112 MFT-FX
    NEW Accessory Kit SYS3 M 137 FS/2-Set
UPDATES
We will be CLOSED Monday, July 4th.
Save the date: TOOLAPALOOZA 2022
TOOLAPALOOZA is BACK in its complete form for 2022. Save the date: September 29th, 2022.
Cleaning out shop?
If you're cleaning out your workshop, please consider making a donation to Building Resources. Building Resources is a local non-profit dedicated to providing the community with low-cost, high-quality materials in a friendly, clean, and organized setting.
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ABOUT US
Center Hardware & Supply Co., Inc. (“Center Hardware”), located at 3003 3rd Street in the Dogpatch neighborhood, was established in 1946. Its roots, however, date back to the 1880s with origins stemming from two San Francisco hardware stores: PA Smith Hardware & Glass and Ocean View Hardware.
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Sales: sales@centerhardware.com Accounting: billing@centerhardware.com Purchasing: purchasing@centerhardware.com
(415) 861-1800Directions (Google Maps)
SERVICES WE OFFER
  • STIHL repair, parts, and service
  • Bin maintenance
  • Circular blade sharpening
  • Clipper cards (new and refill)
  • SFMTA parking cards
  • Custom signs
  • Custom-printed safety vests
  • Delivery (free on orders over $75)
  • ID tags
  • CDFW official hunting & fishing licenses available
  • Paint color matching and mixing
  • Lock and keying services (everything short of locksmithing)
  • Construction keying
  • Key duplication
  • Function/finish selection
  • Grand-master and master keying
  • Latch/strike substitutions
  • Rekeyable opening price point lockset lines
  • Rekeying
  • Residential recycling for latex paint, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs (more info)
  • Student discounts (with valid ID)
  • Special orders, all day, every day. Y'all need some obscure, awesome stuff sometimes!
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Commercial Services

As a full-service independent hardware store, we are not limited by specialty or manufacturer. Our extensive inventory includes plumbing, electrical, tools, hardware, fasteners, paint, and sundries, giving you the ability to consolidate vendors. We have more than 100,000 stocking units and immediate availability of an additional million items in 48 hours.
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Contact Us
Phone: 415-861-1800
Fax: 415-861-2073
3003 Third StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday:7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM -6:00 PM
Free Parking On-Site
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