Bryan Cotton wrote:GraemeSmith wrote:Could you take a longer bolt and run a die up it to get to the grip length you need? No idea about the "legality" or performance difference of such an idea.
At this point may as well shop at Lowes. The strength between rolled and cut threads is significant.
Oh - I understand. I remember looking at a plane that had been refastened from the Aviation Aisle at Home Depot. The AP didn't even know where to start during the prebuy.... In fact he didn't and told the prospective buyer to save his money and walk away.
As to the extra length NAS bolt - Not being a "wi$ea$$" - just discussing - if the bolt is actually being used for its shear performance - then the tensile strength MIGHT be less important.
Just spitballing.