bolt question..
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You can get external ones for identifying bolt threads as well.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0015NPP6U/ref=pd_...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0015NPP6U/ref=pd_...
Measure the distance between two of the threads, this will give you the pitch.
This site has a reference, which relates the pitch in mm to the standard description (fine, super fine,) etc. given the diameter of the bolt.
https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/mea...
If for some reason you don't have access to a tape measure, but you have a tap and die set, you can just find whichever die fits...
--Edit--
Noticed you said bolt hole, the above is still relevant, if you can't fit a tape measure in to measure, put some paper around your finger and jam it in , it'll leave the impression of the thread on the paper, which you can then measure.
This site has a reference, which relates the pitch in mm to the standard description (fine, super fine,) etc. given the diameter of the bolt.
https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/mea...
If for some reason you don't have access to a tape measure, but you have a tap and die set, you can just find whichever die fits...
--Edit--
Noticed you said bolt hole, the above is still relevant, if you can't fit a tape measure in to measure, put some paper around your finger and jam it in , it'll leave the impression of the thread on the paper, which you can then measure.
Edited by 16v stretch on Monday 5th October 17:29
Which telly and is guessing that it's the VESA mount / wall bracket mount correct?
If so, they're pretty much all metric - M4 / M5 / M6 / M8 depending on the age of the telly. Last M8 i saw was on a gen 1 Panasonic 42" though (and if you have one of those, it'd be cheaper to buy a new one if you pay the leccy bill!)
The other easy route is to contact the manufacturer. The repair manual / parts diag should identify the bolt.
If so, they're pretty much all metric - M4 / M5 / M6 / M8 depending on the age of the telly. Last M8 i saw was on a gen 1 Panasonic 42" though (and if you have one of those, it'd be cheaper to buy a new one if you pay the leccy bill!)
The other easy route is to contact the manufacturer. The repair manual / parts diag should identify the bolt.
Some Gump said:
Which telly and is guessing that it's the VESA mount / wall bracket mount correct?
If so, they're pretty much all metric - M4 / M5 / M6 / M8 depending on the age of the telly. Last M8 i saw was on a gen 1 Panasonic 42" though (and if you have one of those, it'd be cheaper to buy a new one if you pay the leccy bill!)
The other easy route is to contact the manufacturer. The repair manual / parts diag should identify the bolt.
Samsung are being a bit rubbish getting me the info (2 weeks now). The official way is to use a pair of wall mount adapters that leave M8 holes, but these adapters are unavailable. So I'm seeing if it'll work going without & just using long ish M somethings...If so, they're pretty much all metric - M4 / M5 / M6 / M8 depending on the age of the telly. Last M8 i saw was on a gen 1 Panasonic 42" though (and if you have one of those, it'd be cheaper to buy a new one if you pay the leccy bill!)
The other easy route is to contact the manufacturer. The repair manual / parts diag should identify the bolt.
If its a telly its going to be metric.
It will probably be a fine thread, look at the table below and measure to the closest.
https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/met...
It will probably be a fine thread, look at the table below and measure to the closest.
https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/met...
sjj84 said:
Which Samsung is it? I wall mounted one yesterday, can check bolt size if you wish, fairly sure it was m8.
Oooh CHEEERS! It's a UE46F8000M8 yes for bottom pair , top pair narrower.
Does this link work I wonder....
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMwoIKpsEUfGw...
EdT said:
Oooh CHEEERS! It's a UE46F8000
M8 yes for bottom pair , top pair narrower.
Does this link work I wonder....
https://goo.gl/photos/ZQw1ed2CLRcLWq357
..if it does that's one of the 2 bolt holes in question. M8 yes for bottom pair , top pair narrower.
Does this link work I wonder....
https://goo.gl/photos/ZQw1ed2CLRcLWq357
Edited by EdT on Monday 5th October 22:11
EdT said:
EdT said:
Oooh CHEEERS! It's a UE46F8000
M8 yes for bottom pair , top pair narrower.
Does this link work I wonder....
https://goo.gl/photos/ZQw1ed2CLRcLWq357
..if it does that's one of the 2 bolt holes in question. M8 yes for bottom pair , top pair narrower.
Does this link work I wonder....
https://goo.gl/photos/ZQw1ed2CLRcLWq357
Edited by EdT on Monday 5th October 22:11
Just measure across it to the outer most edges of the thread.
megaphone said:
What wall bracket do you have? Did it not come with a selection of bolts? I reckon those adaptors/spacers should go at the top of the TV, to make the top holes 'flush' with the bottom holes. Holes look like M6 to me, but just a guess from the pic.
Yes it came with a few sizes. but.. cant locate annoyingly. Correct re the spacers.. thing is I havent got them & they're hens teeth it seems.
EdT said:
Other than buying a big selection box of metric bolts I'll never need
Assuming you are a man, this does not make any sense. You should have a man drawer/toolbox/shed/garage filled with this sort of stuff on the off chance you need it in 15 years time. Go and buy a selection box of bolts so that next time you are better prepared alock said:
Assuming you are a man, this does not make any sense. You should have a man drawer/toolbox/shed/garage filled with this sort of stuff on the off chance you need it in 15 years time. Go and buy a selection box of bolts so that next time you are better prepared
You are, of course, quite right. Having had a number of TVRs in the past I'm pretty well stocked - however this time my pot-o-random-bolts has drawn a blank.If anyone is really into proper nuts and bolts (ahem..... ) the guys at Wye Valley will sort you out.
http://www.wvsfasteners.co.uk/view_all.php?&sb...
They've helped out loads of PHers over the years.
http://www.wvsfasteners.co.uk/view_all.php?&sb...
They've helped out loads of PHers over the years.
Fishtigua said:
If anyone is really into proper nuts and bolts (ahem..... ) the guys at Wye Valley will sort you out.
http://www.wvsfasteners.co.uk/view_all.php?&sb...
They've helped out loads of PHers over the years.
Jut been to a TOP hardware store near Bracknell (Great Hollands). http://www.wvsfasteners.co.uk/view_all.php?&sb...
They've helped out loads of PHers over the years.
Had a great selection of bolts in tiny bags, all with hand written prices
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