Where to get unusual size allen bolts?

[Rickenbacker]

Thanks guys, and many thanks for trying, Norm.

Just for now, I'll order some M7x70mm hex bolts, and I'm sure I can 'dremel' a slot in one for a screwdriver.

Yes, it's a bit of a thing this M7 business... anybody with a custom shape stock and an HW95, 80, 77 MK1, etc - could be in the same boat...

... HW77, there's a thought... the ABT lug from a Mk2+ '77/97 is 7mm on the one end...

No no, it's way too complicated to think about this side of Christmas!

[T 20]

Just for now, I'll order some M7x70mm hex bolts, and I'm sure I can 'dremel' a slot in one for a screwdriver.

If you cut the slot before you round the head you can use the points of the hexagon head as a guide, Phil.

I normally use a hacksaw for the initial cut and then widen it with a small file.




All the best Mick

[--ped--]

if you get a m8 x1 fine thread you should be ok to re thread it m7x1 you would probably get away with 5/16 x 24 unf as well

[hmangphilly]

what diameter are you limited to for the head ?

edit
Ah just spotted Phil Russel got there before me ........the M10 idea.

[hmangphilly]

'ang on a minute .

I think we did something like this on my chums 97 in an ft stock.

We made a post to replace the long screw idea and turned a nice nut to fit the end .....might have a pic some where ..hold up .....


yeah dunno how to put the pic up .......emailed it to

[Black Beard]

Cutting a slot with a dremmel would be lots easier than annealing a larger bolt, turning it down, tapping and heat treating.

[max headroom]

Walters. they have everything.

[deejayuu]

Don't know if this helps but needed a stock bolt for a Mercury Challenger. Same problem with hex head too big for the recess with drive socket
fitted so just picked a socket to fit the stock recess then filed the flats to fit the smaller socket.
Got some pics somewhere if it helps.

[hmangphilly]

How we getting on mr backer

[Rickenbacker]

How we getting on mr backer

Not bad thanks, Phil I had my M7 bolts arrive Saturday (they look nice).

I just found the picture you emailed to me - it was in my webmail's spam folder. I've put that right now. Looks a nice job you did there, but the fabrication looks a bit fancy for my skills and tools.

I'm liking DeeJay's idea about idea about reducing the hex head for a smaller socket. I reckon that might just work.


Thanks guys - Phil

[deejayuu]

Not bad thanks, Phil I had my M7 bolts arrive Saturday (they look nice).



I'm liking DeeJay's idea about idea about reducing the hex head for a smaller socket. I reckon that might just work.


Thanks guys - Phil

If you want photo just ask. Simplest method for screwdriver slot is two or three blades in the hacksaw frame. Sorry if talking down.

[hmangphilly]

Not bad thanks, Phil I had my M7 bolts arrive Saturday (they look nice).

I just found the picture you emailed to me - it was in my webmail's spam folder. I've put that right now. Looks a nice job you did there, but the fabrication looks a bit fancy for my skills and tools.

I'm liking DeeJay's idea about idea about reducing the hex head for a smaller socket. I reckon that might just work.


Thanks guys - Phil

I'll do one for you if you like . i'll need dims