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Bolts on old style bands - time to replace???

Woody
Woody Posts: 125
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Time to replace the table top after several ceramic tiles on the side of the existing top came loose.  I have made this one out of white oak and will add pictures once installed. 

I will have to dis-assemble my 10 year old large egg including bands to change the tops.  I know from previous experience, the bolts securing the bands were bent to insure sufficient tightness.

My question to the brain trust is should I replace the bolts while doing this?

Any idea the bolt size, thread and length or where I could find it?
Woody in Northville, MI
Large BGE with AR R & B Oval Combo w/Extender and Sliding D Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware Cap, Wok, Grill Grates and Kettle Q
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I would replace. Just take one of the old ones (including nut) with you. You're looking for Grade 5 carriage bolts. Any decent hardware store should have them. Or your dealer.

    Grade 5 looks like this...

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 35,011
    i have reused the old ones in the past but new is better
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Woody
    Woody Posts: 125
    Sounds like a good plan.  Home Depot nearly in my back yard.
    Woody in Northville, MI
    Large BGE with AR R & B Oval Combo w/Extender and Sliding D Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware Cap, Wok, Grill Grates and Kettle Q
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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,838
    You might be better a local Ace if you have one. The Depot is not really good about one or two bolts at a time, but if it's in your backyard. ..

    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • Woody
    Woody Posts: 125
    Thanks for the feedback.  I have a couple Ace's not too much further away so that would be the backup plan. 
    My Home Depot has a couple bins with a large variety of loose nuts, bolts, washers, etc.
    Woody in Northville, MI
    Large BGE with AR R & B Oval Combo w/Extender and Sliding D Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware Cap, Wok, Grill Grates and Kettle Q
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  • rifrench
    rifrench Posts: 469
    Remember to get Grade 5 carriage bolts. The rounded head will have three lines on it. 
     1 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 1 KBQ and a 26" Blackstone near Blackstone, Virginia
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 9,187
    Pick up a bag of RW while you’re at the ace
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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