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Snapped Bolt

saluki2007
saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
edited December 2022 in EggHead Forum
So I snapped one of my bolts for the hing/band assembly. Looking for some guidance on what to do/ replace it. TIA


Large and Small BGE
Central, IL

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    saluki2007 said:
    So I snapped one of my bolts for the hing/band assembly. Looking for some guidance on what to do/ replace it. TIA


    Its a stud.  Lindy's should have some extra lying around they can give you, or you can look on your band and see if you have any extras already installed.  Mine had a few installed with the acorn nuts and they were not actually holding anything on.

    You will need to remove the band to replace.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,553
    clinch stud,sometimes called PEM stud. someone here knows the size
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Is it safe to use before replacing?
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,521
    Your local dealer might have extras lying around. I've gone into my dealer a few different times for some clinch studs when adding mates. I've never been charged. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,521
    I don't know if it's any different with the new band. 

    1/4"-20x 5/8
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    WeberWho said:
    I don't know if it's any different with the new band. 

    1/4"-20x 5/8
    Thanks. I’ve got the old style. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,553
    saluki2007 said:
    Is it safe to use before replacing?

    looks like its already moved, if it moves more it will jam and twist and you are looking at a new band. if you do use it, i would keep temps down and open and close slow
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    edited December 2022
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

      Lindy's should have some extra lying around 
    Perhaps - if Lindy's was still a BGE dealer,,,but Lindy's was sold several years back to a company out of Chicago and that needed the BGE lineage.  But Perhaps "Discount Dave" as the Washington ACE dealer calls himself might be able to help - but surely Morton has an ACE. Otherwise Farm & Fleet might be a good source for those studs.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    fishlessman said:
    saluki2007 said:
    Is it safe to use before replacing?

    looks like its already moved, if it moves more it will jam and twist and you are looking at a new band. if you do use it, i would keep temps down and open and close slow
    Looks like the small will be getting called up to the big leagues for the next couple days. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    RRP said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

      Lindy's should have some extra lying around 
    Perhaps - if Lindy's was still a BGE dealer,,,but Lindy's was sold several years back to a company out of Chicago and that needed the BGE lineage.  But Perhaps "Discount Dave" as the Washington ACE dealer calls himself might be able to help - but surely Morton has an ACE. Otherwise Farm & Fleet might be a good source for those studs.
    Yea Lindys was bought out but the last time I was in there (couple months) they still sold eggs. My goto place has been Nena’s Ace here in Morton. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    edited December 2022
    saluki2007 said:
    RRP said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

      Lindy's should have some extra lying around 
    Perhaps - if Lindy's was still a BGE dealer,,,but Lindy's was sold several years back to a company out of Chicago and that needed the BGE lineage.  But Perhaps "Discount Dave" as the Washington ACE dealer calls himself might be able to help - but surely Morton has an ACE. Otherwise Farm & Fleet might be a good source for those studs.
    Yea Lindys was bought out but the last time I was in there (couple months) they still sold eggs. My goto place has been Nena’s Ace here in Morton. 
    Justin Nena is a good dude.  Their G-Town store has a lot too, might try calling them.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • littlerascal56
    littlerascal56 Posts: 2,110
    If you have a Fastenal near, they stock the 1/4”-20 in stainless.  And various lengths.
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,885
    I would take this opportunity to upgrade bands @saluki2007
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Langner91
    Langner91 Posts: 2,120
    alaskanassasin said:
    I would take this opportunity to upgrade bands @saluki2007
    Picturing @saluki2007 walking out of the hardware store with a new egg.  This website is the worst!
    Clinton, Iowa
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Langner91 said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    I would take this opportunity to upgrade bands @saluki2007
    Picturing @saluki2007 walking out of the hardware store with a new egg.  This website is the worst!
    I’m set with my two. Now a blackstone…
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    saluki2007 said:

    Yea Lindys was bought out but the last time I was in there (couple months) they still sold eggs. My goto place has been Nena’s Ace here in Morton. 
    Hmmm...VERY interesting as the last time I was at Lindy's there was not an egg nor related product in sight! Perhaps BGE corporate has decided to re-instate some tiny dealer in Washington. IL??? Wonder what "Discount Dave" at ACE Hardware thinks about that since he spends boo-koo money on local TV advertising his store there in Washington. B)
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • OhioEgger
    OhioEgger Posts: 992
    Last time one of mine broke I got a replacement at a local Fastenal store.
    Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Local dealer (Ace) hooked me up and we are back in business.


    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • womaus
    womaus Posts: 256
    I've got a bag of the studs somewhere in the house, probably close to 100 of them. Can always message me if this comes up again.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Stainless fasteners are nowhere near as strong as hardened steel.  I would use at your own risk or upgrade to a larger size (will have to over drill the band which makes the band weaker).  
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