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==Bolt types==
 
==Bolt types==
 
===Roofing bolt===
 
===Roofing bolt===
[[image:Roofing bolt 5457-3.jpg|thumb|250px|Roofing bolt]]
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[[image:Roofing bolt 5457-3.jpg|right|250px]]
 
* A particularly versatile pattern of bolt
 
* A particularly versatile pattern of bolt
* [[Screwdriver]] drivable
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* [[Screwdriver]] drivable head
 
* Drive the [[nut]] for the max possible torque
 
* Drive the [[nut]] for the max possible torque
 
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* Usually used with square nuts
===Chicago Bolt===
 
[[image:Sex bolts 5496-2.jpg|thumb|Chicago bolts]]
 
* Aka interscrew or sex bolt
 
* One half is hollow, the 2 halves [[screw]] together
 
* Mainly used for fixing [[kitchen]] cabinets together
 
* Available in all plastic, all metal or a mix.
 
* Miniature ones used for stationery are called binding [[screws]]
 
  
 
===Coach bolt===
 
===Coach bolt===
[[image:Coach bolt 6in 3020-3.jpg|thumb|300px|6" coachbolt]]
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[[image:Coach bolt 6in 3020-3.jpg|right|300px]]
  
* Despite the name, its a large coarse thread woodscrew.
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* Despite the name, its a large coarse thread wood[[screw]].
 
* Gives a far stronger fixing in [[wood]] than a regular sized wood[[screw]]
 
* Gives a far stronger fixing in [[wood]] than a regular sized wood[[screw]]
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===Expanding bolt===
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[[image:Expanding bolt 5501-5.jpg|right|250px]]
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* A bolt that expands on tightening.
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* Fixes into [[masonry]] - but not near edges, or it'll split the masonry.
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* Not as strong an attachment as a resin fixed bolt
  
 
===J Bolt===
 
===J Bolt===
 
A J shaped [[clamp]]
 
A J shaped [[clamp]]
  
===Expanding bolt===
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===Chicago Bolt===
[[image:Expanding bolt 5501-5.jpg|thumb|250px|Expansion bolt]]
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[[image:Sex bolts 5496-2.jpg|right|120px]]
 
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* Aka interscrew or sex bolt
A bolt that expands on tightening. Fixes into [[masonry]] - but not near edges, or it'll split the masonry.
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* One half is hollow, the 2 halves [[screw]] together
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* Mainly used for fixing [[kitchen]] cabinets together to keep them aligned and gap free
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* Available in all plastic, all metal or a mix.
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* Miniature ones used for stationery are called binding [[screws]]
  
  

Revision as of 13:30, 29 March 2012

More bolt types will be added as and when. Please chip in!


Bolt types

Roofing bolt

Roofing bolt 5457-3.jpg
  • A particularly versatile pattern of bolt
  • Screwdriver drivable head
  • Drive the nut for the max possible torque
  • Usually used with square nuts

Coach bolt

Coach bolt 6in 3020-3.jpg
  • Despite the name, its a large coarse thread woodscrew.
  • Gives a far stronger fixing in wood than a regular sized woodscrew

Expanding bolt

Expanding bolt 5501-5.jpg
  • A bolt that expands on tightening.
  • Fixes into masonry - but not near edges, or it'll split the masonry.
  • Not as strong an attachment as a resin fixed bolt

J Bolt

A J shaped clamp

Chicago Bolt

Sex bolts 5496-2.jpg
  • Aka interscrew or sex bolt
  • One half is hollow, the 2 halves screw together
  • Mainly used for fixing kitchen cabinets together to keep them aligned and gap free
  • Available in all plastic, all metal or a mix.
  • Miniature ones used for stationery are called binding screws


See Also