S/S Nuts & Bolts

[JAG]

Dear all,

I'm picking up my new twins next weekend but I sold my old set with my long bolts that were used in conjunction with my V weight.

Am I correct in thinking that I will need the following:

2 x s/s M8 Nuts
2 x s/s M8 Locking Nuts
Length (1m) s/s Threaded bar

If someone could just confirm this that would be great. Oh, and if you know where I can pick this stuff up that will be greatly appreciated too.

Many thanks,

Ian

[Angus]

Jag,

Yep, this is what I would use but I would also add a couple of spring washers on the inside too just to make sure it satys where I want it at all times. As for where; your friendly neighbourhood chandlers would be your best bet.

But don't worry; someone will be along in a moment to tell you that only Halcyon bolts will do!

[JAG]

Originally Posted by Angus

Jag,

Yep, this is what I would use but I would also add a couple of spring washers on the inside too just to make sure it satys where I want it at all times. As for where; your friendly neighbourhood chandlers would be your best bet.

But don't worry; someone will be along in a moment to tell you that only Halcyon bolts will do!

Cheers Angus,

Yep, already got the spring washers and will be using Woz knobs.

[Brian of Aquanauts]

I thought most new bands came with correct bolts etc... if putting together your own would suggest you use an A4 grade stainless steel, the next grade lower A2 rusts alot easier.

Bri

Ps Halcyon bolts no good as they have a weird imperial thread - Angus play nice

[Janos]

Surely Woz is your man...

Janos

[JAG]

Originally Posted by Brian of Aquanauts

I thought most new bands came with correct bolts etc... if putting together your own would suggest you use an A4 grade stainless steel, the next grade lower A2 rusts alot easier.

Bri

Ps Halcyon bolts no good as they have a weird imperial thread - Angus play nice

The bands come with a standard length, but to incorporate the V weight they need to be a good bit longer.

Cheers,

Ian

[nigelH]

Originally Posted by JAG

2 x s/s M8 Nuts
2 x s/s M8 Locking Nuts
Length (1m) s/s Threaded bar

I bought a meter too and did somebody else's rig later from the same bar.
Also washers (a selection) and wing nuts.
Buy plenty and keep them in the tool box as if you don't rescue yourself you'll do it for somebody else. (Thank you Angus)

Yellow Pages : Fastenings. Most places have a bolt shop reasonably locally. You just ask for Marine Grade.

[Twinsetmad]

All stainless threaded rods and nuts and bolts....nylocks as cheap as chips..Metcalfs of Northampton.

[nickb]

Originally Posted by JAG

The bands come with a standard length, but to incorporate the V weight they need to be a good bit longer.

Not unless the v-weight is so big that it makes the backplate stand proud of the cylinders it shouldn't.

[Angus]

Originally Posted by nigelH

Also washers (a selection) and wing nuts.
Buy plenty and keep them in the tool box as if you don't rescue yourself you'll do it for somebody else. (Thank you Angus)

My pleasure Nigel - that's why I carry such a large tool box around. I hate anyone to have to miss a dive for something forgotten/broken.