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Split block Bolts

Started by jimmoscheck, 03/05/2007 10:39PM
Posted 03/05/2007 10:39PM | Edited 03/05/2007 10:39PM Opening Post
K&B says to use carriage bolts for the split blocks. I couldn't find stainless steel carriage bolts so I settled on hex head bolts. How do I keep the bolt from turning when I tighten the knob, or heaven forbid, if the knob works it's way off and the bolt then falls on my primary? Glue? Silicone caulk?

I'm also having problems locating a machine threaded eye hook for use with the wheel barrel handles. I can find partially threaded ones, but not fully threaded.

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Posted 03/05/2007 11:16PM #1
Jim
Try McMaster-Carr they have both. The eyebolts may have some unthreaded shank but they have a boatload of sizes to pick from and should be usable with a spacer if needed.
Hope this helps
Buck