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Where to buy Allen wrench bolts?
Posted on 8/22/17 at 10:58 am
Posted on 8/22/17 at 10:58 am
Missing one and it's very unusual bolt that I need to complete a a furniture reassembly. Hardware stores don't carry. Any clues?
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Posted on 8/22/17 at 10:59 am to Tiger Ryno
Fastenal
Posted on 8/22/17 at 10:59 am to Tiger Ryno
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:22 am to Tiger Ryno
Fastenal or most industrial supplies distributor. Do you know the size and pitch that you are looking for, if not Fastenal will be your best option.
Lowes has some common Allen Head Bolts and the are usually in the specialty pull out drawers in the hardware section
Lowes has some common Allen Head Bolts and the are usually in the specialty pull out drawers in the hardware section
This post was edited on 8/22/17 at 11:25 am
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:22 am to jyoung1
Thank you
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:24 am to Tiger Ryno
Lowes has a specialty hardware section that I would try. Bring in one to match.
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:25 am to Bullfrog
they also have the thread gauges to help you determine the size and TPI
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:25 am to Tiger Ryno
I just bought some from Home Depot yesterday. They were in the "specialty fasteners" drawers. I would bet that Ace also has them. I was actually on my way there and decided to give HD a shot as it was less than half the distance.
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:27 am to Tiger Ryno
Would it cause a problem just replacing it with a basic hex bolt?
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:29 am to High C
I. Think the threading is also a bit. Unusual
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:30 am to Tiger Ryno
Ace
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:30 am to Tiger Ryno
Gotcha
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:35 am to High C
quote:
Would it cause a problem just replacing it with a basic hex bolt?
In my case, I thought the same thing and that was my plan. Then I realized that this bolt was to be installed in a recessed area and there was not enough room for the socket.
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:36 am to Tiger Ryno
quote:
I. Think the threading is also a bit. Unusual
If fastenal doesn't have it in stock they can have it for you the next day as long as it isn't something that has to be manufactured.
Have you tried any furniture places?
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:40 am to Tiger Ryno
you're on the internet asking about it instead of on the internet purchasing it...riiiiiight
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:41 am to Tiger Ryno
Lowes first, if not Mcmaster
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:42 am to Boudreaux35
Same
Posted on 8/22/17 at 11:58 am to Tiger Ryno
you are going to have to take it somewhere to determine what the thread pattern is. Then from there it will lead you to know where you can get the bolt, but being that it is a piece of furniture, they tend to run pretty standard thread pitches because it is easier to buy in bulk vs getting a one off or weird pitch manufactured.
Posted on 8/22/17 at 12:11 pm to Perrydawg
Ace
They will make sure you get the exact bolt, plus you're buying local.
They will make sure you get the exact bolt, plus you're buying local.
Posted on 8/22/17 at 12:22 pm to Bullfrog
Lowes definitely sells them. Search on lowes.com, select store (if haven't), right below price on product page it will tell you aisle and bay where you will find it.
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