Why are Door Bolts Pointy?, P/N 111899145 |
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Why are Door Bolts Pointy?, P/N 111899145 |
Highland |
Aug 12 2019, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 512 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California |
Was wondering why the door bolts are pointy. Can I replace them with standard M8 X 22 coarse thread bolts? I know they're listed as 27 mm, but I assume that includes the point.
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bbrock |
Aug 12 2019, 08:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Pointy also makes it easier for a one-person door install with a hand socket. The self centering bolt is just what you need to hold the door with one arm and get a bolt started in the top hinge with a socket wrench. Doing that with a regular bolt wouldn't be impossible, but a lot harder and greater chance for cross threading.
Oh - and also so your bunghole doesn't slam shut. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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