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carriage bolts.
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:40 am
by Allan
I was going through my cache today looking for these special bolts. The head sizes are shown with a modern equivalent on the right.
They are three different lengths. I know there should be two different lengths, and I have a theory why I have three. Anyone have their own ideas?
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Allan from down under.
Re: carriage bolts.
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:44 am
by Allan
Oops, wrong forum, again.
Allan from down under.
Re: carriage bolts.
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:40 am
by RGould1910
Allen, for hard to find hardware, try Blacksmith Bolt & Rivet Supply. I purchased some blackened step bolts there I couldn't find elsewhere. Also some heavy square nuts and round head slotted wood screws, all blackened.
Re: carriage bolts.
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:41 am
by Original Smith
Ford seems to have had his own ideas on bolt head sizes. I've been lucky and have been able most of the time to find originals. I wonder when Ford started raven finishing bolts? Today's carriage bolts seem to only available in 1/2" increments.
Re: carriage bolts.
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:01 pm
by Allan
Fellows, these have a special use on a T. Two of the lengths suit a standard T. The extra long one? I have what I need for this last project, and can use hardware shop items for the tray body.
Allan from down under.