Re: Bolt and thread question...

Context is everything, friends. Rick recommended bolts from "your local 
hardware store." Well, your local hardware store probably stocks two 
grades, 2 and 8. NOT 5. So if you go to your local hardware store to 
buy bolts, buy 8s. If you order from a catalog, buy Grade 5.

Mark


On Jan 22, 2006, at 4:54 PM, JustBrits_com wrote:

> <<I would suggest that Grade 5 would be a better idea. They do not 
> have the
> tensile strength of the Grade 8, but they have better shear strength 
> and the
> application needs that more. Your Spridget did not come from the 
> factory
> with any Grade 8 bolts...
>>>
>
> Without ANY doubt the above IS one of the more "gospel" things I have 
> EVER
> read on this List, David!!
>
> THANK YOU !!!