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Do you love everything DIY? Does a trip to the local hardware store sound like a great weekend activity? If you’ve answered yes to both these questions, I’m certain that this blog post is for you. Today, I’m going to answer any coach bolt question you’ve ever asked (or are still asking!).
Coach bolts, like any other piece of hardware, are incredibly important to many DIY jobs. If you are an avid DIYer I’m sure you know that already. However, no matter if you are a beginner or an expert at DIY, there are plenty of questions that might have crossed your mind regarding coach bolts. You might be asking “why use bolts instead of screws?”, “how are coach bolts measured?” or even “when to use coach bolts?”.
I’ve partnered up with Speedy Fixings, coach bolts supplier, to help me answer some of the most popular coach bolts questions. If you need some extra help, I’m sure the team at Speedy Fixings will be able to give you a helping hand! They are a local fixings and hardware business that stock (almost!) anything and everything you will ever need for your next DIY job.
As Adventures of a Yorkshire Mum comments, “Need angle brackets? Speedy Fixings has them. Need bolts and screws? Speedy Fixings stock coach bolts, wood screws, drywall screws and much more.” So, if you need some extra bits for your home renovations, repairs or replacements – have a look at their website!
What are coach bolts used for?
Coach bolts are fasteners that are used to fix wood to wood surfaces or wood to metal surfaces. You might know these as carriage bolts, mushroom head bolts, dome head bolts or even flat head bolts. The shape of the bolt’s head is specifically designed to prevent loosening and prevent the bolt from being pulled through.
How are coach bolts measured?
Coach bolts are measured by the diameter of the thread. For instance, M8 coach bolts have a thread diameter of 8 millimetres whilst M12 coach bolts feature a thread diameter of 12 millimetres.
Are coach bolts self tapping?
No, coach bolts are not self-tapping fasteners. Coach bolts are not to be confused with coach screws, which do feature a self tapping thread.
Why use bolts instead of screws?
Bolts and screws are used for separate applications. However, in this case, coach bolts offer a higher holding strength than screws. Plus, if you require a certain degree of security heavy-duty coach bolts are the ideal fasteners as these can only be removed from one side.
Where can I buy coach bolts?
You might be searching for toolstation coach bolts or coach bolts at screwfix, however, I’d highly recommend Speedy Fixings’ coach bolts. Whether you need M6 coach bolts or stainless steel coach bolts, Speedy Fixings has it all.
To be fair, I’d recommend Speedy Fixings in general. I might be a bit biased but they are a lovely local business that offers high quality products and provide professional advice if you ever require it. What else do you need?