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==Bolt types== | ==Bolt types== | ||
===Roofing bolt=== | ===Roofing bolt=== | ||
[[image:Roofing bolt 5457-3.jpg| | [[image:Roofing bolt 5457-3.jpg|right|250px]] | ||
* A particularly versatile pattern of bolt | * A particularly versatile pattern of bolt | ||
* [[Screwdriver]] drivable | * [[Screwdriver]] drivable head | ||
* Drive the [[nut]] for the max possible torque | * Drive the [[nut]] for the max possible torque | ||
* Usually used with square nuts | |||
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===Coach bolt=== | ===Coach bolt=== | ||
[[image:Coach bolt 6in 3020-3.jpg| | [[image:Coach bolt 6in 3020-3.jpg|right|300px]] | ||
* Despite the name, its a large coarse thread | * 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]] | ||
===Expanding bolt=== | |||
[[image:Expanding bolt 5501-5.jpg|right|250px]] | |||
* 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=== | ===J Bolt=== | ||
A J shaped [[clamp]] | A J shaped [[clamp]] | ||
=== | ===Chicago Bolt=== | ||
[[image: | [[image:Sex bolts 5496-2.jpg|right|120px]] | ||
* 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]] | |||
Revision as of 13:30, 29 March 2012
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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