1/4-20 x 3 in. RTA Wafer Head Connecting Bolts, Brass, Hex

1/4-20 x 3 in. RTA Brass Wafer Head Connecting Bolts

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

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

Connecting bolts and barrel nuts make strong joints. You have probably built some in.ready to assemble (RTA) furniture that used this fastener. This fastener is popular because it creates strong joints, does not depend on the poor fastener-holding power of end grain and it is virtually impossible to assemble the joint incorrectly, 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 the barrel nut into place, align it with 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 right angle to each other
• Use with 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 underside of head to tip of bolt
• 4 mm hex-drive recess