Left-Hand Thread Bolt

TwoBallScrewBall

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I need a left handed thread bolt, 1/4-20 X 1", for my 10" chop saw. Brand new saw, didn't know the blade bolt was reverse thread, and you all know the rest of that story. <br /><br />Asked the guy at Home Depot and he looked at me like I had three heads. <br /><br />Any ideas? I'd hate to have to order it from the manufacturer and wait... :) <br /><br />Thanks!
 

red10

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Re: Left-Hand Thread Bolt

Steve, try a local hardware store like ace or hardware hank, i'm not sure if you have those out there but the ones up here have a good assortment of odd bolts.
 

Terry H

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Re: Left-Hand Thread Bolt

Steve...I would definately order a new one from the manufacturer...that bolt should be hardened. I don't know what saw you have but most are metric anymore. I can see the headlines now...Man escapes from runaway sawblade with only minor injuries... :D
 

Formula1974

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Re: Left-Hand Thread Bolt

home depot?? put it back in the box and return it tell them it was snapped when you got it. and get a new one :) that bolt shouldnt have been that weak anyways
 

TwoBallScrewBall

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Re: Left-Hand Thread Bolt

Well, thanks everyone. I ended up getting a new bolt off a floor model. I bought it at Sears, went back in tail between my legs and told them what I did and I guess he felt sorry for me and just gave me the bolt out of the floor model. :) <br /><br />Tmajor, thanks for the offer, really appreciate it!
 
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