Bolt Type Query to bolt down Vice.

[JD2012]

I am looking for bolts to attach a Vice to a worktop in my shed.
I found one that fits but I need it a bit shorter about 6mm in length and I don't have nuts.
It says on the head M BUFO 88.

Does anyone know if B&Q stock these or something that will do?

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What thread diameter and length do you need? Can't you just saw the ends off the ones you have with a hacksaw?

 

[opps]

I think that should have been 8.8 (mm) rather than 88.

I believe that is a reference to the size of the head, and a quick google suggests that they are 6mm diameter machine bolts.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The 88 will be a reference to the strength of the bolt: grade 8.8 not the size.

 

[JD2012]

What thread diameter and length do you need? Can't you just saw the ends off the ones you have with a hacksaw?

I only have 1 and no nuts. Without a vice or clamp it wont be easy lol.

 

[JD2012]

The head of the Bolt is about 10mm across. The thread across middle of bolt is about 7mm.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Probably an M10 thread then, prey tell, how long is it or how long does it need to be? B&Q sell such things but who kows if they will stock the exact length you need. You will have to have a look, or look online.

 

[Burnerman]

If you use a 10mm spanner to fit the bolt head, then it’s a 6mm thread.....far to light for vice applications!
10mm recommended, Screwfix do threaded lengths of bar, plus nuts and washers.
John

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The head of the Bolt is about 10mm across. The thread across middle of bolt is about 7mm.

Ahh yes I speed read that as the thread was 10mm, as above.

 

[JohnD]

Can you post some pics (include your measure) to show what you mean. I don't understand why your bolt is too long. Surely it will just protrude through the worktop?

A bolt 6mm long would be useless.

 

[JD2012]

I think that should have been 8.8 (mm) rather than 88.

I believe that is a reference to the size of the head, and a quick google suggests that they are 6mm diameter machine bolts.

Yes, thats what i found also.

Can you post some pics (include your measure) to show what you mean. I don't understand why your bolt is too long. Surely it will just protrude through the worktop?

A bolt 6mm long would be useless.

The problem is there is a drawer right below it so I don't want huge long bolts. I measured it roughly by putting the bolt in the vice bolt hole then through the hole i drilled in the worktop.

 

[robinbanks]

"I need to bolt a vice of unspecified size, to a worktop of unspecified thickness. What do I need?"

Well, first you need to tell us what the diameter of the hole in the vice is, and how thick the worktop is

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Or insert the bolt heads from underneath, then why does it matter if the threads protrude?

 

[JD2012]

Or insert the bolt heads from underneath, then why does it matter if the threads protrude?

The problem is there is a drawer right below it so I don't want huge long bolts. I measured it roughly by putting the bolt in the vice bolt hole then through the hole i drilled in the worktop.

 

[JD2012]

"I need to bolt a vice of unspecified size, to a worktop of unspecified thickness. What do I need?"

Well, first you need to tell us what the diameter of the hole in the vice is, and how thick the worktop is

I will go and do this and post back lol.