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More bolt types will be added as and when. Please chip in! | More bolt types will be added as and when. Please chip in! | ||
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==Bolt types== | ==Bolt types== | ||
===Roofing bolt=== | ===Roofing bolt=== | ||
− | [[image:Roofing bolt | + | [[image:Roofing bolt 5457-3.jpg|right|250px]] |
− | A particularly versatile pattern of bolt | + | * A particularly versatile pattern of bolt |
+ | * [[Screwdriver]] drivable head | ||
+ | * Drive the [[nut]] for the max possible torque | ||
+ | * Usually used with square nuts | ||
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+ | ===Coach bolt=== | ||
+ | [[image:Coach bolt 6in 3020-3.jpg|right|300px]] | ||
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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]] | ||
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+ | ===Expanding bolt=== | ||
+ | [[image:Expanding bolt 5501-5.jpg|right|250px]] | ||
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+ | * 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 | ||
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+ | ===J Bolt=== | ||
+ | A J shaped [[clamp]] | ||
===Chicago Bolt=== | ===Chicago Bolt=== | ||
− | [[image: | + | [[image:Sex bolts 5496-2.jpg|right|120px]] |
− | * Aka interscrew | + | * Aka interscrew or sex bolt |
− | * Mainly used for fixing kitchen cabinets together | + | * One half is hollow, the 2 halves [[screw]] together |
− | * Available in plastic or | + | * 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]] | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
+ | * [[Screw]] | ||
+ | * [[Identifying a thread]] | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az3syqI9iYA Make a bolt] | ||
* [[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]] | * [[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]] | ||
* [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] | * [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] | ||
− | + | * [[Threaded fasteners FAQ]] | |
[[Category:Fixings]] | [[Category:Fixings]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Basics]] |
Latest revision as of 16:37, 8 June 2020
More bolt types will be added as and when. Please chip in!
Bolt types
Roofing bolt
- A particularly versatile pattern of bolt
- Screwdriver drivable head
- Drive the nut for the max possible torque
- Usually used with square nuts
Coach bolt
- Despite the name, its a large coarse thread woodscrew.
- Gives a far stronger fixing in wood than a regular sized woodscrew
Expanding bolt
- 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
- 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