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Jon Shiu

13-Dec-2014, 16:39

Trying to search for the technical name for those bolts/knobs with the threads on end, then a thinner shaft section with no threads. Like the kind on tripods. Would anything like that be available in a hardware store. (I think there is a guy on here who is a hardware store clerk who knows a lot?)

It looks like this, only I would like a longer bolt with about 1.5" of extension.126522

Jon

Jonathan Barlow

13-Dec-2014, 17:09

Captive?

Jim C.

13-Dec-2014, 17:10

Just about to say what Jonathan did.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#thumb-screws/=7sdi7rexwki3nnn1ng

Alan Gales

13-Dec-2014, 17:10

Are you talking about carriage bolts? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carriage_bolt

I don't think they make them that short though.

Jon Shiu

13-Dec-2014, 17:35

Thanks, I'll search for captive bolt or knob. I need them for a bi-post studio stand to fasten the camera to the platform.

Jon

Bill Burk

13-Dec-2014, 19:16

You can find a full threaded bolt that fits your need, chuck into a drill, and file the shaft to meet your needs. I've done that a few times.

Tracy Storer

13-Dec-2014, 19:55

I don't think I've ever encountered them ready-made other than as replacement parts from tripod companies. Your friendly neighborhood machine shop should be able to turn the threads off a screw to a shoulder just under the root diameter for clearance for not too much money.

Tin Can

13-Dec-2014, 20:02

This is from my Deardorff BiPost. I don't have any spares.

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djdister

13-Dec-2014, 21:20

It may not be quite as good as the original equipment, but I bought a couple of these from Amazon because they were so cheap - a 3/8" x 16 threaded stud with handle - $3.84 each! Just needed to add a thick washer and I was back in business. http://amzn.com/B00A9N567U

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WayneStevenson

13-Dec-2014, 21:55

Captive bolt with retainer?
Retainer could be a circlip.

The "thumb-screw" type cross-hatch texture is called "knurled". It's a machining / lathe technique.

If you're looking for the type that screw in, and then the other nut adds force to take up the slack you're looking for a lock nut. Or knurled lock nut.

Nodda Duma

14-Dec-2014, 02:56

Captive thumb screw

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=900982&gclid=CLqV1fOixcICFewF7AodNjEALA&Q=&is=REG&A=details