1/4-20 x 2-1/2 in. RTA Wafer Head Connecting Bolts, Brass, Hex

1/4-20 x 2-1/2 in. RTA Wafer Head Connecting Bolts, Brass, Hex

Decorative Bolts are used to pull together panels or to connect cabinets.

You have probably built some in.ready to assemble in. (RTA) furniture that used this fastener.

Connecting bolts and barrel nuts make strong joints. You have probably built furniture using ready to assemble fasteners. This fastener is popular because it creates strong joints, does not depend on the poor fastener-holding power of end grain, and is virtually impossible to assemble incorrectly, which is a real advantage in the RTA market. Joint construction is easy. Drill a 1/4 in. clearance hole into the end grain for the connector bolt. Then, drill an intersecting 13/32 in.-dia. hole for the 3/8 in.-dia. barrel nut. Drop in the barrel nut, align it to the connector- bolt hole, slip in the connector bolt, then tighten with a 4mm Allen wrench, and you are done. Critical details: The connector-bolt head is 15mm (a bit less than 5/8 in.) in diameter and 3/32 in. thick. The holes in the barrel nuts are offset 1/4 in. from the bottom.

FEATURES:

• 1/4-20 threads fit barrel nuts for joining panels at a right angle to each other
• Use Decorative Cap Head nuts to pull together two panels, such as when connecting cabinets together
• Measures 1-9/32 in. from top of head to tip of bolt, and 1-3/16 in. from the underside of the head to tip of bolt
• 4 mm hex-drive recess