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==Bolt types== | ==Bolt types== | ||
===Roofing bolt=== | ===Roofing bolt=== | ||
− | [[image:Roofing | + | [[image:Roofing bolt 5457-3.jpg|thumb|250px|Roofing bolt]] |
− | A particularly versatile pattern of bolt | + | * A particularly versatile pattern of bolt |
+ | * [[Screwdriver]] drivable | ||
+ | * Drive the [[nut]] for the max possible torque | ||
===Chicago Bolt=== | ===Chicago Bolt=== | ||
[[image:Sex bolts 5496-2.jpg|thumb|Chicago bolts]] | [[image:Sex bolts 5496-2.jpg|thumb|Chicago bolts]] | ||
* Aka interscrew or sex bolt | * Aka interscrew or sex bolt | ||
− | * One half is hollow, the 2 halves screw together | + | * One half is hollow, the 2 halves [[screw]] together |
− | * Mainly used for fixing kitchen cabinets together | + | * Mainly used for fixing [[kitchen]] cabinets together |
* Available in all plastic, all metal or a mix. | * Available in all plastic, all metal or a mix. | ||
* Miniature ones used for stationery are called binding [[screws]] | * Miniature ones used for stationery are called binding [[screws]] | ||
===Coach bolt=== | ===Coach bolt=== | ||
− | [[image:Coach bolt 6in 3020-3.jpg|thumb|300px|coachbolt]] | + | [[image:Coach bolt 6in 3020-3.jpg|thumb|300px|6" coachbolt]] |
− | Despite the name, its a large coarse thread woodscrew. | + | * Despite the name, its a large coarse thread woodscrew. |
+ | * Gives a far stronger fixing in [[wood]] than a regular sized wood[[screw]] | ||
===J Bolt=== | ===J Bolt=== | ||
− | A J shaped clamp | + | A J shaped [[clamp]] |
===Expanding bolt=== | ===Expanding bolt=== | ||
− | [[image:Expanding | + | [[image:Expanding bolt 5501-5.jpg|thumb|250px|Expansion bolt]] |
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+ | A bolt that expands on tightening. Fixes into [[masonry]] - but not near edges, or it'll split the masonry. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
+ | * [[Screw]] | ||
* [[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]] | * [[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]] | ||
* [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] | * [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] | ||
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[[Category:Fixings]] | [[Category:Fixings]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:44, 29 March 2012
More bolt types will be added as and when. Please chip in!
Bolt types
Roofing bolt
- A particularly versatile pattern of bolt
- Screwdriver drivable
- Drive the nut for the max possible torque
Chicago Bolt
- 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
- Despite the name, its a large coarse thread woodscrew.
- Gives a far stronger fixing in wood than a regular sized woodscrew
J Bolt
A J shaped clamp
Expanding bolt
A bolt that expands on tightening. Fixes into masonry - but not near edges, or it'll split the masonry.