carriage screws 1/4 - 20 x3 box of 10

Description

1/4-20 X 3-1/2" Carriage Bolts Stainless Steel 18-8 Round Head Qty 10
A carriage bolt, coach bolt or round head square neck bolt is used through iron strengthening plates on either side of a wooden beam. It is commonplace though to use them on bare timber, the squared section giving enough grip to prevent rotation. Carriage bolts are extensively used in security fixings where the bolt must only be removable from one side. The smooth domed head and square neck below prevent the carriage bolt from being unlocked from the insecure side.
General Product Information
Head Style : Round
Thread : 1/4-20
Length : 3-1/2"
Material : Stainless Steel 18-8
Quantity of Fasteners in Package : 10
Detailed Product Information:
Head Diameter : 19/32" (0.594")
Head Height : 0.135"
quare Neck Width : 0.260"
Square Neck Height : 0.156"
Thread Diameter : 0.250"
Threads Per Inch (TPI) : 20
Coarse or Fine Thread : Coarse
Thread Coverage : Full Thread
Thread Length : 3.500
Key Notes:
Stainless steel carriage bolts have a round head that gives a wide load bearing surface with out the need for washers as well as a finished appearance when installed for metal applications it is advisable to add a washer and nut on the other side for improved fastening When joining pieces of wood together using a carriage bolt the square head on the bolt can become stripped in the hole making them hard to tighten to solve this problem insert a few finishing nails in the hole beside the bolt before hammering the bolt into place
Stainless bolt that offers a high level of security when securely fastened and access to the nut is not possible making these screws the go to choice for garage barn doors and all other entry points you can employ a carriage bolt anywhere you would use a regular bolt to ensure a snug fit between two metal components you need to make sure that the hole in which the fastener goes has an identical size with the square shank you can use a carriage bolt fastener in a metal application ss long as you remove the drill to test it and check the progress regularly, you can be sure it will hold firmly
Carriage bolts are most commonly used in deck building as these bolts are purposed for wood with stainless steel adding years of maintenance free enjoyment to your wooden deck or boat dock they are typically the number one choice for applications where smoothness is desired as they can add a finished look to any surface
18-8 stainless steel provides a superior corrosion and cheminal resistance giving years of strength and standing strong against the elements
Fastenere Carriage bolts are not only strong and secure but give a clean decorative finished touch to all wood projects making them the best choice for an application that is exposed to a wet or damp enviroment and will withstand the test of time