Bodger Baz Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Anybody got a supplier for Imperial square nuts? i have made a tool for making cages to hold them but have now exhausted my local supply of nuts and i am struggling to find any. mainly looking for 1/4 and 5/16 UNF or UNC/BSW heres the tool i made for fly press Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 That's a nice tool. Is there a square boss on the underside of the punch or do you put a nut in the middle so that it wraps around? Also, how to you cut out the blanks? Sawing and filing could be pretty tedious! We are always on the lookout for square nuts to go on the coach bolts holding the bodies together on our WW1 lorries. For the first lorry, I made them. Then after that our very helpful bolt supplier 'Bernie the Bolt' asked around his contacts and came up with a load. More recently, Tim (aka' Great War Truck') has found that they still use them in the US and has brought some back in his luggage after buying them in an ordinary hardware store. Now, this doesn't help you very much other than if you are prepared to pay for them, could you get a US supplier to box some up for you? Not very helpful, I'm afraid, but they do at least still make them in UNC sizes. Good luck! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 http://www.avonstainlessfasteners.co.uk/products9.htm try these lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 That's a nice tool. Is there a square boss on the underside of the punch or do you put a nut in the middle so that it wraps around? Also, how to you cut out the blanks? Sawing and filing could be pretty tedious! We are always on the lookout for square nuts to go on the coach bolts holding the bodies together on our WW1 lorries. For the first lorry, I made them. Then after that our very helpful bolt supplier 'Bernie the Bolt' asked around his contacts and came up with a load. More recently, Tim (aka' Great War Truck') has found that they still use them in the US and has brought some back in his luggage after buying them in an ordinary hardware store. Now, this doesn't help you very much other than if you are prepared to pay for them, could you get a US supplier to box some up for you? Not very helpful, I'm afraid, but they do at least still make them in UNC sizes. Good luck! Steve Hi Steve there is a square boss on the underside of the press tool, with slightly chamfered edges so they come out the same as the original ones i have. i have found some US traders on line who have them , maybe the way to go. i can get bigger and smaller easy but its the 1/4 and 5/16 thats pain. may have to get some made. Cheers Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 nearly forgot, i get the blanks laser cut at a local fabrication shop. much easier Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 nearly forgot, i get the blanks laser cut at a local fabrication shop. much easier Baz Hi Baz, How much do the blanks cost? I could do with some for my Ferret Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 did you check on the site , www.fabory.com ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 That's a good site. Have added it to my favourites. The nuts look a bit lightweight but might do in the right place. Can't find 'Grover' or 'Thackery' washers there though! (My current search!) Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 That's a good site. Have added it to my favourites. The nuts look a bit lightweight but might do in the right place. Can't find 'Grover' or 'Thackery' washers there though! (My current search!) Steve I've bought growers (British types), to use on Dodge and GMC, at their local shop , here in my neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks for all the input everybody, making headway, have sent an enquiry to Fabory. currently looking at getting them from Canada as i have a friend over there that can send them. they are readily available in the states and Canada for very good prices. Cheers Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks for all the input everybody, making headway, have sent an enquiry to Fabory. currently looking at getting them from Canada as i have a friend over there that can send them. they are readily available in the states and Canada for very good prices. Cheers Baz How about the shipping cost , from Canada or US , not cheap I guess ?:undecided: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 shouldn't be too bad, as they will be sent as a gift so no duty or tax to pay. i will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 might be worth trying Orbital fasteners in Watford on 01923 777777 they have supplied me with unc,unf and whitworth nuts and bolts before Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 will do, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Surely given the effort you've gone to to make the press tool making your own square nuts from flat bar wouldn't be too onerous! Probably get a bit boring if you need hundreds though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 That's a good site. Have added it to my favourites. The nuts look a bit lightweight but might do in the right place. Can't find 'Grover' or 'Thackery' washers there though! (My current search!) Steve Wouldn't the double coilspring washers be nearer replacements for thackray washers? http://www.fabory.com/pages/categories.html?catId=fabory_0000092195_0000092684_0000092712_0000092736 They would need a very close look to spot the difference when fastened up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Square Nuts....sounds painfull....:rotfl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaceryMilligan Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Try Bradford bolt and Nut. Not sure of telenumber but they are on the web http://www.bbnonline.co.uk/online/index2.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Another place to try is Modern Screws at Bexley, commonly known as Bexley screws. They are very patient and understanding of tearful, mud staind distraught MV owners. Can't post a link: :mad: but search for Modern Screws Bexley, it will bring up their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Wouldn't the double coilspring washers be nearer replacements for thackray washers? http://www.fabory.com/pages/categories.html?catId=fabory_0000092195_0000092684_0000092712_0000092736 They would need a very close look to spot the difference when fastened up. Yes, you are quite right. I will get some to try. Cheers! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Thanks to all those that have replied, but so far no luck......in the uk anyway, have placed an order in Canada for 400 1/4 and 400 5/16 its cheaper than having them made here including the shipping. cheers baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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